PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Siberian Iris- Black Flowered Although all irises are beautiful. the Black Flowered Siberian irises are perhaps one of the most elegant and striking in our inventory. These velvety. deep purple blooms look almost black. especially when not in direct sunlight. They can be cut and used in bouquets or kept in the garden for a truly stunning effect. Perennial;Velvety Almost Black Blooms Summer Blooming. Easy to Grow. Wet Tolerant FAST FACTS Name: Siberian Iris Roots - Black Flowered Botanical Name: Iris sibirica Life Cycle: Perennial Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: No. 1 Light Requirement: Full Sun. Partial Sun Planting Season: Fall Features: Attracts Pollinators. Cut Flower Garden. Deer Resistant. Easy to Grow & Maintain. Fragrant Color: Black Blooms: Summer Plant Height: 2-4 feet Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart Planting Depth: 1-2 inches Deep Hardiness Zones: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 Ships: Fall PLANTING INSTRUCTIONSHow to Plant Black Flowered Siberian Iris WHEN TO PLANT SIBERIAN IRISPlant your Siberian Iris in the Fall a few weeks before the soil freezes. WHERE TO PLANT SIBERIAN IRISSiberian irises thrive in full sun conditions and in well-drained soil. Soggy soil will promote root rot. These perennials will eventually develop into large blooming clumps over a few years so allow a space 15-20" across for when your irises mature. Siberian irises do best in soil that has some humus. With that in mind. feel free to add some compost. decomposed manure or leaf mold if your soil is lean or sandy side. HOW TO PLANT SIBERIAN IRISThese plants can sometimes struggle in the hot. dry climates. Siberian irises also do well in somewhat acidic soils although this is not a requirement for success. Install each plant. with the roots fanned slightly and pointing downwards. into a hole 3-5" deep. The point where the fan and the roots join should be 1-2" below soil level. Keep soil moist. but not soggy. while plants are establishing. A mulch of organic material helps keep Siberian iris roots cool and the surrounding soil slightly moist. HOW TO CARE FOR SIBERIAN IRISAt the end of the season. trim out any seed pods that may have formed. If the seed should set. the resulting plants are typically unlike the parents. Iris foliage should be trimmed to 2" in late fall.
