Iris 'Black Taffeta' (Bearded iris 'Black Taffeta')
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.8m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Iris 'Black Taffeta'
Other names: Bearded iris 'Black Taffeta', Iris 'Black Taffeta'
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Genus: Iris
Variety or cultivar: 'Black Taffeta' _ 'Black Taffeta' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with strap-like, grey-green leaves and upright stems bearing deep purple flowers with dark purple-black falls from late spring to early summer.
Iris 'Black Taffeta' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Specific diseases: Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
General care
Pruning: Cut down after fowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Iris 'Black Taffeta' (Bearded iris 'Black Taffeta') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Will perform best in full sun in well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic loam. Divide and replant every three years.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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