Tall Bearded Iris 'Sambuca'

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
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
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Other Details
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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
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
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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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
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Boise, Idaho

Hanson, Kentucky

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Harker Heights, Texas

Logan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
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2
neutrals
0
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Boise, ID (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

I have had a very hard time getting black iris to grow in my yard. Don't know why. I fianlly bought Sambuca, not expecting much, but it i...Read More

J
McLean, VA (Zone 6b) | July 2008 | positive

This is a fabulous black, the best of the blacks in my garden this year. It bloomed for a long time with lots of flowers, in its second ...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2004

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

Introduced by Johnson, 01
Mid season bloom 37"
"Dark, blue-black tones overlaid with black violet like a black elderberry ...Read More

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