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  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Black Suited

Dark as night with a musky fragrance

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

Often described as the blackest iris, Black Suited Bearded Iris is about as dark as they come! This vigorous grower commands attention with its deep coloration, velvety petals, and slight musky fragrance. The iris is sure to be a conversation starter as it presents a breathtaking and elegant addition to mixed borders, beds, and containers. Consider pairing Black Suited Bearded Iris with Pink Attraction or Immortality for dramatic contrast.

  • • Creates stunning vase arrangements
  • • A strking variety that commands attention
  • • Safe from hungry deer

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Black Suited

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Black Suited FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Black Suited Bearded Iris?

Black Suited Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Black Suited Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Black Suited Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Black Suited Bearded Iris grown from?

Black Suited Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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