Tall Bearded Iris 'Before the Storm'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Dark Purple/Black
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Tall Bearded (TB)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Bay, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Denver, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado

Severance, Colorado

Eastport, Idaho

Des Plaines, Illinois

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Clear Lake, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Storm Lake, Iowa

Olathe, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

South Paris, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Hughesville, Maryland

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Belleville, Michigan

Richland, Michigan

Kansas City, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Salem, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Albany, New York

Coram, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Graham, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Felicity, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

Paine Field-Lake Stickney, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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I
| June 2017 | neutral

why is it called before the storm?

R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Superstition x Raven's Roost

E
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | May 2014 | positive

Planted in Fall 2012 and I just received the first blooms this Spring of 2014. Agree with others - Worth the wait!!! Flowers are very d...Read More

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1991, Award of Merit 1993, John C. Wister Medal 1995, Dykes Medal 1996

M
Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2005 | positive

The neighbors came from all around to see the black flowers of Before the Storm. This flower is really beautiful--appears solid jet black...Read More

M
Southwestern, OH (Zone 6b) | May 2004 | positive

Beautiful rich color, and multiplies rapidly.

W
Aurora, IL | May 2004 | positive

Beautiful deep purple, shading to an inky velvet black petals. Did not bloom the first year, but don't give up!! The second year's bloo...Read More

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