Tall Bearded Iris 'Night Ruler'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
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)
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Buckeye, Arizona

Harrison, Arkansas

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Cordele, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia

Indianapolis, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Gardiner, Maine

International Falls, Minnesota

Harlowton, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Mahopac, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Lewis Center, Ohio

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Keller, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Kalama, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

(Schreiner, 90) Mid Season 39"
As in the previous note this iris is said to be: "Black, very black. Heavy ruffling dominates thi...Read More

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

Good habit. Darker than the photo shows. Touted as a "black" but isn't quite. Nicely ruffled.
39" S dark purple; F black; B bla...Read More

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