Iris 'Midnight Fragrance' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
tall bearded iris
Iris 'Midnight Fragrance'
Tall bearded iris (Iris 'Midnight Fragrance') is an awe-inspiring flowering perennial that will add a graceful touch to any garden. Its velvety midnight blue petals and white beards stand atop 36-inch-tall stalks that make an impressive show. The small but sweet-scented flowers are self-pollinating and will bloom in mid/late summer. This easy to grow beauty tolerates a variety of planting conditions and does best in moist, well-draining soil, full sun, and low/medium humidity. Plant in masses for a striking flower display and an unforgettable scent in the evening air.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 10
Flowers:
Violet-black Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,black
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The tall bearded iris needs regular watering throughout its growing season. It should be watered about 1-2 times each week, in the morning, so that the soil is damp to the touch. Water deeply, allowing the water to penetrate the soil down to the plant's roots. During hot weather, water more often. Once the irises are done blooming, they should be given less water to prepare them for dormancy.
sunlight
Tall bearded iris require full sun for maximum growth and blooming. They will grow in part sun, but blooming and foliage may be compromised. When grown in full sun, iris should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In general, make sure your iris receives the most sunlight possible, while protecting them from extreme heat in summer in certain climates.
pruning
Tall bearded iris (Iris 'Midnight Fragrance') should be pruned twice a year. It should first be pruned in early summer, after flowering has ended. At this point, the foliage should be cut back to about 1-third its original height. Secondly, you should prune the plant in late fall, shortening the foliage and removing any dead or dying foliage. The amount of foliage that is removed will depend on the individual plant, but it should be no more than 1-third.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Iris 'Midnight Fragrance' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.
