Day 252: That old black magic has me under its spell! This "black" iris is called Superstition and looks much darker on an overcast Pacific Northwest Day than it appears in this image. It holds its color well, but is somewhat sensitive to soil pH. Planted in another location only ten feet from its present spot, the blooms were a rich mahogany red! The only other "blacks" I've cultivated successfully have been tulips: Black Parrot and Queen of Night. Both retain their color better than other varieties.
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