Black Mirror Iris Rhizomes

Iris are plants for the artist's garden, with striking blooms on tall stately stalks that intrigue from every angle and come in every color way imaginable. They are perfect for cutting, and spread gracefully to cover ever more garden space each year.

The Bearded Iris Black Mirror is not just black - it's the presence of all color. It's startling in its beauty. Contrast it with softer-toned blooms (Butterfly Ranunculus, perhaps?), keep it shocking with bright whites and greens (hello, Super Parrot Tulips) or just go for the full drama with a whole group of them together. They'll make a statement either way.

Includes three Rhizomes
Plant Info
Botanical Name
Iris Germanica
Height
24-36"
Spacing
12-24" between plants
Light
Full sun or part shade
Zone
Perennial zones 3-8
Kids & Pets
Toxic
Deer
Deer Resistant
Water
Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots
Grows well in containers outside
Growing Info
How to Plant Iris roots should be planted in the early fall. The most important thing here is - don't plant your new friend too deep or it won't flower! The rhizome looks like a bit of a long potato and has roots growing down from it, and the green foliage (which may be brown - this is normal) growing up. You want to plant it with the roots buried and pointing down, and the foliage growing up. The bulb part - the rhizome - should be about 5% visible above the soil line - do not bury it all the way. Now give your plant a few solid pats to compress the soil around it, and a long drink of water, and wait until spring
Where to Plant Find a place with good well-draining soil (this is the most important part - the roots are prone to rot) and that gets mostly sun. Space plants about 12-24" apart. They will spread and multiply gradually
When to Plant Plant within a day or two of receiving your roots
When to Expect Blooms For a couple of glorious weeks in the early summer
Care Instructions Water deeply every couple of weeks during dry spells for the first year, being mindful not to over-water since Iris are prone to rot. After the first year they do not need any supplemental water
Extra Credit If you have hot summers, the Iris will still bloom well with some afternoon shade, and you can bury the rhizome almost completely to protect it from the heat
Regular price $27.00 USD
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  • Hello. I am an artist and was wondering if I could paint one of the flower photographs on your webpage?

    Absolutely. Can we see it when you'de done?

  • Is the Black Mirror Iris $ 27.00 per bulb?😳

    Hi! $27 for three rhizomes! Thanks for asking! xo PG