Black Lipstick Bearded Iris
Bold, Moody and Romantic
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- flowering dateEarly-Mid Season
- hardiness zone4-9
- height33 - 35 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun
- Head-turning color and form
- A deep, dark ruffled beauty
- Reliable, with broad upturned hafts
Dark purple standards, black falls and a dark blue beard, this iris has it all. Its glossy, dark appearance elicits a deep, moody vibe that's striking and sophisticated. Place several stems of Black Lipstick in a vase for a romantic cut-flower arrangement. Marvelously ruffled blooms appear in early-to-mid spring. This easy-to-grow, award winner is dark enough for any Goth maiden. Iris germanica 'Black Lipstick'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Black Lipstick'
- flowering dateEarly-Mid Season
- flower colorPurple, Black
- foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves.
- formPerennial
- growth rateFast, once established.
- hardiness zone4-9
- height33 - 35 inches
- planting instructionsIn clay soil, rhizomes should be slightly exposed. In sandy soil, they can be covered an inch or two. At least 5 hours of sunlight each day. Water during dry periods.
- pruningIn late fall, cut foliage to 6" fans. Clean up debris to prevent borers from over wintering. After flowering and in late fall to early winter.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell-drained. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- spacing12 - 24 inches
- spread12 - 24 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun
- watering requirementAverage, avoid overly wet locations.
- winter careMulch in colder climates and remove promptly in early spring.
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Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:
| 2025 Fall Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies |
| 3A-4B | 8/4/25 - 10/24/25 |
| 5A | 8/4/25 - 10/24/25 |
| 5B | 8/4/25 - 10/24/25 |
| 6A & 6B | 8/4/25 - 10/24/25 |
| 7A | 8/18/25 - 11/7/25 |
| 7B | 8/18/25 - 11/7/25 |
| 8A & 8B | 8/18/25 - 11/7/25 |
| 9A-10B | 8/18/25 - 11/7/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A-6B: 10/20/25 Zones 7A-10B: 11/3/25 |
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