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Black is Black German Iris
Black is Black German Iris
Black is Black German Iris
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Black is Black German Iris

Velvety texture. Striking color. A tall, award-winning standout in late spring.

  • Nearly black blooms with soft ruffling
  • Strong grower with a tall, upright habit
  • Multiple garden awards for performance and beauty
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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Black is Black German Iris makes a bold statement in the garden with its rich, deep purple-black petals and tall, upright form. This award-winning variety features ruffled blooms that appear nearly black in strong light, with matching ebony beards that complete the monochromatic look. Reaching 38 to 40 inches tall, it brings strong vertical structure and drama to sunny borders and perennial beds.

Dramatic color with refined form

The petals are a deep, saturated purple that reads almost black in the landscape. Each bloom is softly ruffled, adding texture and movement to the plant’s tall silhouette. The matching ebony beards intensify the dark palette, giving the flower a seamless, high-impact look.

Tall, elegant presence in the garden

At up to 40 inches tall, Black is Black adds height and structure to planting schemes. It looks especially striking when paired with lighter-toned irises, peonies, or alliums. Use it at the back of borders or in groups to build contrast and depth.

Late spring bloom with reliable performance

This iris blooms in the later part of the season, extending your iris display into early summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and performs well in zones where late spring color is often needed. The foliage remains upright and clean, helping maintain a tidy look even after bloom.

Recognized for garden excellence

Black is Black has received top honors from the American Iris Society, including the Honorable Mention (2012), Award of Merit (2014), and Wister Medal (2017). These awards reflect its standout flower form, color consistency, and reliable garden performance.

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