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Black Is Black Bearded Iris

An award-winning black variety

Product Description

Exceptionally dark blooms with rich, velvety texture
Winner of American Iris Society Award of Merit
Strong stems hold up in the garden and the vase
Dependable perennial; multiplies over time
Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Black Is Black delivers some of the deepest, darkest blooms available—velvety petals so rich they appear jet-black in the landscape. Balanced atop strong, upright stems, the ruffled flowers make a striking statement in borders, iris beds and cut-flower arrangements.

This reliable variety is easy to grow and returns year after year with impressive vigor. For dramatic contrast, plant where the dark blooms can be backlit by the sun or contrasted against lighter ornamental companions.

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Zone
4-9
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
37"
Spacing
24"
Growth Rate
Medium

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2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

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5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
9B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26

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Zone
4-9
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
37"
Spacing
24"
Growth Rate
Medium

BloomsLate Spring

Botanical NameIris germanica 'Black is Black'

ColorBlack flowers

FoliageGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.

FormRhizome

Height37"

PollinatorNone

SizePremium

Spread18 - 24"

Hardiness Zone4-9
Depth1" deep

Flower Form4.5" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.

Growth RateMedium

LightFull Sun, Partial Shade

PruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.

Soil RequirementsAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing24"

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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
9B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
9B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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