iris 'Black Joker'
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A clump-forming, compact perennial with narrow, sword-shaped mid-green leaves. In summer it bears fragrant, multi-coloured flowers with lavender-blue styles, violet standard petals and prominently veined deep-purple/brown falls that are suffused with golden-yellow.
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Black Joker' (Iris 'Black Joker')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Black Joker'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of iris 'Black Joker'
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iris 'Black Joker' care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering. Remove withered leaves in autumn.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer after flowering.
Growing
GrowingGrow in reliably damp soil that is rich in organic matter in a sun or partial shade. Can be grown as a marginal plant in ponds and along streamsides.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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