■(TB) 'Black As Night'

1992, Meek

'Black As Night' (Duane Meek, R. 1992). Seedling# 202-1-5. TB, 37" (94 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards red black, flushed red at midrib; falls darker; beards black, tipped brown mustard; ruffled; slight fragrance. 'Harlem Hussy' X 'Black Pearl'. D. & J. Gardens 1992. Honorable Mention 1994; Award of Merit 1996.

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #285 April 1992 Introducing BLACK AS NIGHT (D. Meek) Sdlg. 202-1-5, M-L, 37", TB. Red black stds. have a flush of red at midribs; falls very black, wide and pleasingly ruffled. Brownish mustard beards, 4 br. + term.; 8 buds. (Harlem Hussy X Black Pearl). $30.00. D&J Iris Gardens.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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BlackAsNight01.JPGJPG BlackAsNight01.JPG manage 92 K 20 Nov 2014 - 16:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackAsNight01.jpgjpg BlackAsNight01.jpg manage 23 K 19 Jul 2017 - 15:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
BlackAsNight010.JPGJPG BlackAsNight010.JPG manage 134 K 11 Aug 2021 - 15:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackAsNight02.jpgjpg BlackAsNight02.jpg manage 165 K 14 Sep 2017 - 03:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
BlackAsNightAA.jpgjpg BlackAsNightAA.jpg manage 40 K 14 Feb 2011 - 00:52 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
BlackAsNightBJ.JPGJPG BlackAsNightBJ.JPG manage 67 K 29 Jan 2012 - 16:21 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Blue J Iris
BlackAsNightEI.jpgjpg BlackAsNightEI.jpg manage 23 K 08 Dec 2012 - 20:57 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
BlackAsNightNN.jpgjpg BlackAsNightNN.jpg manage 46 K 06 Nov 2011 - 14:15 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
Black_As_Night.jpgjpg Black_As_Night.jpg manage 108 K 15 Sep 2015 - 17:59 Main.Neira in my garden , France
Black_As_Night_2.JPGJPG Black_As_Night_2.JPG manage 46 K 24 Jan 2011 - 00:45 Main.Selina49 Black As Night Photo
Black_as_Night_3.JPGJPG Black_as_Night_3.JPG manage 55 K 07 May 2015 - 11:52 Main.KWalker Photo by Ken Walker
BlackasNightSI.JPGJPG BlackasNightSI.JPG manage 265 K 08 Apr 2019 - 02:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandy Ives.
black01.jpgjpg black01.jpg manage 87 K 14 May 2015 - 02:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blackas02.JPGJPG blackas02.JPG manage 87 K 24 Jun 2014 - 19:10 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
blackasnight03.JPGJPG blackasnight03.JPG manage 69 K 29 Nov 2014 - 02:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen at Tara Perennial Farm,Owen Sound,Ontario
blackasnight04.JPGJPG blackasnight04.JPG manage 374 K 14 Feb 2019 - 04:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Tara Perennial Farm-Owen Sound-Ontario-Canada
blackasnight10.jpgjpg blackasnight10.jpg manage 59 K 04 Nov 2013 - 04:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
blackasnight11.JPGJPG blackasnight11.JPG manage 63 K 28 Jan 2014 - 14:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
blackasnight5.JPGJPG blackasnight5.JPG manage 251 K 07 Feb 2024 - 14:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
blackasnight6.jpgjpg blackasnight6.jpg manage 41 K 29 Mar 2013 - 02:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
blackasnight7.jpgjpg blackasnight7.jpg manage 35 K 15 Aug 2013 - 19:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden
blackasnight8.jpgjpg blackasnight8.jpg manage 58 K 23 Aug 2013 - 01:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
blackasnight9.jpgjpg blackasnight9.jpg manage 36 K 15 Sep 2013 - 15:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kary Iris Gardens
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