Raven Girl Bearded Iris

Black, Bouncy Ruffles

09145

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Product variants

flowering dateMidseason to late flowering. (Mid to late spring)
hardiness zone4-9
height39 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
ship as#1 RHIZOME
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Jet-black falls and standards
Bursting with buds that open over time
Dependable, broad-spreading petals

True jet-black color on an excellent form of broad spreading petals laced with bouncy ruffles—and a beard so dark you can barely see it. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant iris will beautify any perennial flower bed or border that receives lots of direct sunlight. Award-winning Raven Girl is one of the highest caliber black iris available yielding 8-12 buds per stem on three stems throughout its blooming season. Also an excellent cut-flower, several stalks together will make a gorgeous cut-flower arrangement. Iris germanica 'Raven Girl'

Product Details

botanical nameIris germanica 'Raven Girl'
flowering dateMidseason to late flowering. (Mid to late spring)
flower colorBlack
flower formFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
formPerennial
growth rateMedium
hardiness zone4-9
height39 inches
planting instructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
shipping seasonFall
ship as#1 RHIZOME
soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
spacing24 inches
spread18 - 24 inches
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone	Select Iris & Daylilies
3A-4B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
7B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23