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Iris ''Bout Midnight'

 
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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info)
Cultivar: 'Bout Midnight
Hybridized by M. Dunn; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1989

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Class:
Louisiana (LA)

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive Margiempv On Apr 16, 2009, Margiempv from Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote:

I've had this beauty for a few years now and every year I'm just as impressed. It grows well (but not too vigorously) and increases well. What a show it puts on! It is as near black as I've seen in a LA iris. It gorws to 36 inches tall. (NOTE: due to it's dark color - afternoon shade may be advised in very sunny, hot climates.)
Recommended!

S. very dark purple; F. same overlaid deep velvety black, tiny gold line signal.
Parentage: L18-16: (Queen O' Queens x Mrs. Ira Nelson) X Dark Tide.
Introduced by Bay View Gardens in 1989.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Oro Valley, Arizona



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