Midnight Oil German Iris
A late spring surprise
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- flowering dateBlooms mid-late spring
- hardiness zone3-9
- height34 - 36 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun
There is no true black iris, but iris enthusiasts adore Midnight Oil because its deep purple blooms get exceptionally close. This is such a useful color for mixed borders because it adds depth and drama to the display. It's especially charming in contrast to soft, pastel pink blooms. It blooms late in the season, giving the spring landscape one final boost of energy and excitement before summer blooms take over. Great for low-maintenance naturalizing—it's easy-care and deer tend not to bother it. We also like it as a sweetly fragrant cut-flower. Iris Germanica 'Midnight Oil'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris Germanica 'Midnight Oil'
- flowering dateBlooms mid-late spring
- flower colorBlack
- flower formLarge ebony black bloom
- foliage typeLong narrow green lance shaped leaves.
- formPerennial
- growth rateFast
- hardiness zone3-9
- height34 - 36 inches
- planting instructionsPlant so tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downwards in the soil.
- pruningDivide when clumps becomes crowded and bloom diminishes about every 3 to 4 years during the summer. After hard frost in the fall, cut foliage back.
- soil requirementAverage, well drained.
- spacing12 - 18 inches
- spread12 - 18 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun
- watering requirementNeed consistent watering but do not overwater.
- winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring.
Shipping Schedule
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2019 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zone | German Iris and Select Daylilies | Bulbs, Perennials & Potted Plants |
| 3A-6B | 8/12/19 - 11/1/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/1/19 |
| 7A | 8/12/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 7B-10B | 8/19/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
