RAVEN GIRL BEARDED IRIS
IRIS GER RAVEN GIRL
Iris germanica 'Raven Girl'
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RAVEN GIRL BEARDED IRIS
Iris germanica 'Raven Girl' is an exceptionally dramatic tall bearded iris celebrated as one of the darkest, most floriferous black cultivars on the market. Standing proudly at roughly 30 to 36 inches tall, it features lushly ruffled, jet-black to rich inky-purple falls and standards, accented by matching deep violet-black beards. Beyond its mysterious, gothic coloration, 'Raven Girl' is prized by growers for its outstanding performance: each sturdy, triple-branched stem produces an impressive yield of 8 to 12 buds. Blooming from mid-to-late spring, the successive unfurling of these heavily ruffled blooms provides a remarkably long display above stiff, glaucous-green, sword-like fans of foliage.
Cultivating 'Raven Girl' requires a location in full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, to maintain rigid bloom stalks and maximize its bud count. Sharp soil drainage is critical; rhizomes must be planted shallowly with the top surface exposed to sunlight to prevent soft rot and discourage pests like the iris borer.
The ideal spot for 'Raven Girl' Iris is near the middle or back of a sunny border, sunny raised bed, or cottage garden layout, where its dark foliage and deep blossom color create a striking contrast against silver foliage, bright yellow perennials, or white late-spring bloomers.
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con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
