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    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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Iris 'Before the Storm' plant

    How to Grow Iris 'Before the Storm'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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