From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2012: WICKED GOOD (Black ‘12) TB Midseason 35” (89cm). It is wicked only in that the color conjures up images of something a bit sinister. Heavily ruffled. Icy blue standards are infused dark blue violet up midribs. Velvety black-purple falls are banded light red violet with a black-purple wire rim. Garden visitors are drawn to its dramatic and captivating color. Unique. Growth is strong and durable. Stalks are variable with 2 or 3 branches having 5-7 buds. A pink and purple sibling will be introduced next year. Sdlg. P211D: Sirocco Mist X Dinner Talk. Photo back cover. $50.00. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | WICKEDGOOD01.jpg | manage | 232 K | 26 Feb 2018 - 19:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree. |
jpg | WICKEDGOOD02.jpg | manage | 172 K | 26 Feb 2018 - 19:33 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree. |
JPG | WickedGood02.JPG | manage | 160 K | 15 Feb 2018 - 21:42 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
JPG | WickedGood03.JPG | manage | 126 K | 09 Dec 2016 - 19:22 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
JPG | WickedGood04.JPG | manage | 129 K | 01 Sep 2016 - 16:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
JPG | WickedGood1.JPG | manage | 279 K | 13 Oct 2019 - 03:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-France |
JPG | WickedGood5.JPG | manage | 151 K | 01 Jun 2023 - 19:34 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Charlie Blakeman-Hamilton-ON-Canada |
JPG | WickedGood7.JPG | manage | 224 K | 17 Jun 2024 - 15:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Andrea Karpinsky-Kelowna-British Columbia-Canada |
JPG | WickedGood8.JPG | manage | 181 K | 03 Sep 2024 - 02:07 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
jpg | WickedGood9.jpg | manage | 58 K | 02 Feb 2021 - 03:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by South Jersey Iris |
jpg | Wicked_Good-DSC_882801.jpg | manage | 1 MB | 03 Apr 2016 - 02:42 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mikey Lango |
jpg | Wicked_Good_TB_Black__32.jpg | manage | 66 K | 21 Nov 2012 - 12:14 | Main.Laymont+ | by Paul Black, Mid America Garden Oregon USA |
jpg | Wicked_Good_TB_Black__3216.jpg | manage | 67 K | 02 Sep 2016 - 14:54 | BetsyHiggins | Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins |
jpg | wickedgood01.jpg | manage | 81 K | 29 Apr 2015 - 02:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens |
jpg | wickedgood02.jpg | manage | 48 K | 05 May 2014 - 18:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Lauers Flowers |
JPG | wickedgood03.JPG | manage | 64 K | 30 Dec 2014 - 15:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France |
jpg | wickedgood030.jpg | manage | 171 K | 20 Nov 2021 - 16:40 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France |
jpg | wickedgood04.jpg | manage | 54 K | 25 Aug 2015 - 20:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention |
jpg | wickedgood05.jpg | manage | 189 K | 21 Mar 2017 - 14:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens |
jpg | wickedgood06.jpg | manage | 213 K | 04 Dec 2019 - 16:41 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia |
JPG | wickedgood060.JPG | manage | 179 K | 04 Feb 2024 - 13:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia |
JPG | wickedgood07.JPG | manage | 170 K | 02 Jun 2022 - 20:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Charlie Blakeman-Hamilton,Ontario-Canada |
JPG | wickedgood08.JPG | manage | 127 K | 19 May 2023 - 01:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Michaela Lango |
JPG | wickedgood080.JPG | manage | 178 K | 19 May 2023 - 01:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Michaela Lango |
jpg | wickedgood09.jpg | manage | 466 K | 13 Jan 2020 - 16:13 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | wickedgood1.JPG | manage | 296 K | 12 Apr 2016 - 14:42 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm |
JPG | wickedgood2.JPG | manage | 53 K | 01 Feb 2014 - 22:16 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland |
JPG | wickedgood3.JPG | manage | 60 K | 01 Feb 2014 - 22:17 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland |
jpg | wickedgood3.jpg | manage | 589 K | 07 Jan 2016 - 01:47 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | wickedgood4.jpg | manage | 98 K | 10 Feb 2014 - 20:38 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mid-America Garden |
jpg | wickedgood40.jpg | manage | 70 K | 19 Feb 2022 - 16:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mid-America Garden. |
jpg | wickedgood41.jpg | manage | 99 K | 19 Feb 2022 - 16:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mid-America Garden. |
jpg | wickedgood5.jpg | manage | 143 K | 17 Apr 2017 - 14:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
jpg | wickedgood6.jpg | manage | 140 K | 12 Apr 2018 - 12:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mid-America Garden |
jpg | wickedgood7.jpg | manage | 174 K | 12 May 2020 - 03:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
jpg | wickedgood8.jpg | manage | 179 K | 21 Jul 2022 - 01:36 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia |
JPG | wickedgood81.JPG | manage | 190 K | 17 Jun 2024 - 15:09 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Michaela Lango |
jpg | wickedgood9.jpg | manage | 131 K | 30 Apr 2020 - 01:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Michaela Lango |