Raven Girl Bearded Iris
Black, Bouncy Ruffles
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- flowering dateMidseason to late flowering. (Mid to late spring)
- hardiness zone4-9
- height39 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Jet-black falls and standards
- Bursting with buds that open over time
- Dependable, broad-spreading petals
True jet-black color on an excellent form of broad spreading petals laced with bouncy ruffles—and a beard so dark you can barely see it. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant iris will beautify any perennial flower bed or border that receives lots of direct sunlight. Award-winning Raven Girl is one of the highest caliber black iris available yielding 8-12 buds per stem on three stems throughout its blooming season. Also an excellent cut-flower, several stalks together will make a gorgeous cut-flower arrangement. Iris germanica 'Raven Girl'
Product Details
- botanical nameIris germanica 'Raven Girl'
- flowering dateMidseason to late flowering. (Mid to late spring)
- flower colorBlack
- flower formFlowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
- foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
- formPerennial
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone4-9
- height39 inches
- planting instructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
- pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
- shipping seasonFall
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- spacing24 inches
- spread18 - 24 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
- winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipping Schedule
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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:
| 2024 Fall Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies |
| 3A-4B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 5A | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 5B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 6A & 6B | 8/5/24 - 11/1/24 |
| 7A | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 7B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 8A & 8B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 9A-10B | 8/19/24 - 11/8/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A-6B: 10/28/24 Zones 7A-10B: 11/4/24 |
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