Anvil of Darkness Bearded Iris

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Bulb Size

No. 1

Soil Requirements

Well Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones

3 to 8

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Plant Spacing

15-18"

Planting Depth

1-2"

Mature Height

30" to 36"

Flower Color

Black, Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Suitable Zones

3 to 9

Benefits

Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Perennializing

Planting Time

Fall Planting

Description

Dramatic black buds adorn the Anvil of Darkness Bearded Iris and make a statement even before they open! The flower buds on this iris are truly black, when the buds open the flowers have a deep and sultry violet/black color. Anvil of Darkness will woo you with it's large 4" x 6" blooms atop tall stems reaching 36" tall!

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Planting Advice

Bearded Iris need to be planted in full sun
Soil that drains well is essential to the health of your bearded iris. Amend soil with organic matter such as compost, manure or peat moss prior to planting.
Bearded Iris should be planted at least 6 weeks before your ground freezes for the year. The earlier in late summer or early fall you can plant bearded iris the better results you will have.
Bearded Iris are quite sensitive to planting depth. Plant so that the rhizome is partially above ground, typically this planting depth is 1-2” below the soil surface.
Bearded Iris will multiply over time, space according to package instructions.
Water the planting area immediately after planting to eliminate air pockets. Bearded Iris are sensitive to rotting, any additional water in fall or winter is not required.