Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning' (Tall Bearded Iris)
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Black Lightning Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning'
SKU: HC018836
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Overview
• Iris germanica ‘Black Lightning’ (Standard Bearded Iris) brings dark elegance to the waterwise garden with velvety near-black blooms
• Growing up to 14 inches tall, this compact variety makes a delightful drought tolerant addition to perennial borders and rock gardens
• Subtly sweet fragrance invites you to linger in the garden from mid to late spring
• Bearded Irises are deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant, and easy to grow!
• Royal Horticultural Society 2016 Award of Merit recipient. 2013 Honorable Mention
key features
Botanical Name
Iris germanica 'Black Lightning'
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Container Planting, Small Spaces, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
14-15" tall
Mature Spread
12" wide; plant rhizomes 12-24" apart
Bloom Time
Mid to late spring
SKU
HC018836
