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Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker'

Scientific Name: Iris 'Black Joker' (Sib)

Also Known As

  • Peacock Butterfly Black Joker Siberian Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker' plant details

Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, burgundy, cream, lavender, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, burgundy, cream, lavender, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris sibirica 'Black Joker' has unique flowers in purple-black, yellow, violet, lavender, and aqua blue bred for a long and heavy bloom. Siberian irises have elegant, delicate flowers atop vertical columns of strap-like green foliage that look great all season long. They are tough, love-lived, and disease resistant preferring average to moist soils. Useful for bridging the gap between spring and summer flowering perennials and between tall bearded irises and Japanese irises, making possible a vibrant succession of colour combinations.

Gardening facts about Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker' plant

How to Grow Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly 'Black Joker'

  • Water Needs

    • standing water - occasional
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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