Tall Bearded Iris 'Superstition'

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)
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Hanceville, Alabama

Happy Jack, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Sherwood, Arkansas

Arbuckle, California

Auburn, California

COARSEGOLD, California

Coto de Caza, California

Merced, California

Portola Hills, California

Victorville, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Roopville, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Morris, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Crestwood, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Pikesville, Maryland

Sandwich, Massachusetts

Scituate, Massachusetts

Mason, Michigan

Smiths Creek, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Red Wing, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tupelo, Mississippi

Alton, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Harlowton, Montana

Polson, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Union, New Jersey

Corrales, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Felicity, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Sawyer, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Seneca, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

South Fulton, Tennessee

Crockett, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

East Troy, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

12
positives
2
neutrals
0
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(Zone 8a) | April 2014 | neutral

Rating it neutral as it may be a one season wonder in my garden. I planted it in a shady area of my garden as I've read that some zone ...Read More

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Lawrenceburg, TN | May 2011 | positive

'Superstition' is dark burgundy, almost black--not dark purple. Most of the photos on DG don't do this beauty justice. This is one of m...Read More

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Des Plaines, IL | June 2006 | neutral

Has anyone else had the problem of rather weak stalks on this iris?? Maybe mine was growing in too shady a place. But compared to the st...Read More

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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2006 | positive

Extremely dark purple, in the right light it looks black, and this year (2006) with the cooler weather right before blooming the falls ar...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

Great iris, blooms like crazy! It even re-bloomed in my zone 5 garden in November!

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Roopville, GA (Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

very nice large flowers. this one is my favorite in my yard! my buds appear black but flowers are the deepest rich purple. mine has multi...Read More

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

Wonderful grower and increaser. A nice deep dark purple with black tints.

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2005 | positive

Beautiful, almost black blooms. I love this iris, since it's so unique.

Awards: American Iris Society Award of Merit 1981

M
Shepherd, MT | May 2005 | positive

Superstition has been remarkable for me here Zone 4

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Weatherford, TX (Zone 7b) | May 2005 | positive

Alas, I was also expecting a BLACK flower, but I am thrilled with the dark, dark purple. Mine tend to fade out quickly in the Texas sun,...Read More

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Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

I Love the Deep color of this iris.
It is one of my Favorites and it looks great with Color Tart.

J
Sawyer, OK | April 2004 | positive

Superstition Iris by Schreiner 1977.

Superstition is a lovely dark purple and grows well in the Oklahoma South East Oklaho...Read More

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

One of those old reliables that you love to have in your garden. It may be cold weather that has all the "blacks" open so they look blac...Read More

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | June 2003 | positive

Large blooms, impressive dark color just short of black. Blooms well in part shade, 2nd year after planting.

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