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Tall Bearded Iris 'Starring' – Near-Black, Garden Designer's Dream, Iris Germanica
Original price
$ 7.65
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Original price
$ 65.95
Original price
$ 7.65
$ 7.65
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$ 65.95
Current price
$ 7.65
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A garden designer's dream, Tall Bearded Iris 'Starring' (Iris germanica) stops everyone in their tracks. Its near-black blooms are a rare and striking presence in the late spring border — brooding, dramatic, and utterly unforgettable. Whether used as a bold accent or massed for maximum impact, 'Starring' commands attention. Extremely drought tolerant and hardy from Zone 3 to Zone 10 with no cold period required.
Plant Details
- Color: Near-black
- Type: Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
- Height: 24" foliage; up to 36" with flowers
- Spread: 24"
- Bloom Time: Mid – late spring
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- No Cold Period Required
- USA Grown
Planting Instructions
- Plant in a full sun, well-drained location.
- Do not plant too deep — the rhizome should be at or just at the soil surface; roots face downward.
- Space approximately 18" apart for mass plantings.
- Does best in average to evenly moist, well-draining soil. Will not tolerate standing water.
Care Tips
- Medium growth rate; can live approximately 10 years under ideal conditions.
- May benefit from staking in exposed or very fertile sites.
- Fertilize in early spring and late summer.
- Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor.
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