Iris germanica 'Blackwater'
German Iris
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- Black flowers with a hint of purple
- Velvety petals, dramatic ruffles
- Blooms mid-late spring
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Requires soil with good drainage at all times of the year. Quite drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in early spring and again after flowering. Divide every 3-4 years
Height: 36-40 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Rock Garden
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: German Iris
Large, showy flowers with fuzzy "beards" on the lower petals. Sword-shaped gray-green foliage is sturdy and upright. A clump forming habit A garden classic, loved for its range of colors and fragrance. Excellent cutting flower.