Iris 'Before the Storm'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Before the Storm'
Before the Storm Bearded Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Iris 'Before the Storm' plant details

Iris 'Before the Storm' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring black and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Before the Storm'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: black and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Before the Storm'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the darkest purple-black irises available today bred from a cross between 'Superstition' and 'Raven's Roost'. Excellent growth habit and light fragrance. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1996. Divide every two to three years just after blooming. Trim the foliage back to a third and plant the rhizomes at or just below soil level. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.