Iris 'Superstition'

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit

Enjoy Iris 'Superstition' by planting its bulbs in late summer through fall. Your patience will be rewarded the following year, as late spring to early summer ushers in a profusion of striking ruffled flowers with deep purple to almost black standards and falls. These fragrant blooms gracefully emerge on tall, robust scapes, standing proudly above sword-shaped, grey-green foliage that retains its vibrancy throughout the season.

Beyond their beauty, the flowers of iris 'Superstition' act as nature's invitation to pollinators, bringing in butterflies and hummingbirds. Iris 'Superstition' makes exquisite additions to your spring bouquets, offering enduring beauty indoors.

This variety, known as bearded iris or German iris, exhibits a clumping growth pattern and maintains a moderate growth rate. While iris bulbs are commonly cultivated as annuals, they have the potential to multiply each year when grown in suitable zones, making them ideal for naturalizing. To maximize their visual impact, consider planting them in generous drifts or groups of 10 to 15 bulbs, to create breathtaking displays in mixed beds, borders, or containers.

Bearded irises, including 'Superstition,' thrive in various conditions and are remarkably easy to cultivate. These resilient beauties can endure cold temperatures and adapt to both sunny and partially shady locations when they are nestled in rich, humusy, well-draining soil. Iris 'Superstition' is drought tolerant and is known to repel deer and rabbits.