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Tall Bearded Iris 'Black Tie Affair'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

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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

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Perennials

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Cotati, California

Blanchard, Michigan

Clawson, Michigan

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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sjlfinne

Lawton, OK | May 2011 | positive

My Black Tie Affair was awarded best black in the LAFOIS Show in Lawton OK. this year. It has grown here for many years, even in drought conditions.

RobertWM

Clawson, MI | September 2010 | positive

A great grower and bloomer, even in less than a half days sun. I also see that it is in the parentage of many more modern black iris, so ...Read Morea great breeder as well.

Homefire

Portsmouth, VA | August 2007 | positive

36" M
A very nice "black" iris. Good grower and good bloomer

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive

Good grower!!

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