Reblooming Bearded Iris 'All Night Long' – Black Iris Germanica, Fragrant Bareroot

Dark, mysterious, and hauntingly beautiful, Reblooming Bearded Iris 'All Night Long' (Iris germanica) belongs to the rare and coveted black iris class. Producing deep blue-black, purple-black, and red-black blooms that are sweetly fragrant and excellent for cutting, this variety blooms continuously from late spring into fall — an extraordinary performer in any garden. Hardy from Zones 3–10 with no cold period required, and extremely drought tolerant.

Plant Details

• Color: Deep black tones — blue-black, purple-black, and red-black
• Fragrant: Yes — sweetly scented
• Bloom Time: Late spring – fall (continuous rebloomer)
• Best Use: Cut flowers, dark-themed borders, collector gardens
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — ideal for low-rainfall climates
• No Cold Period Required
• USA Grown

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun, well-drained location. Bearded iris are rhizomes, not bulbs.
• Plant with rhizome tops exposed — roots face downward. In very light soils or hot climates, covering with 1" of soil is acceptable.
• Firm soil around each rhizome and water well to settle.
• Will tolerate less drainage in drier areas.

Care Tips

• Fertilize in early spring and late summer to support continuous reblooming.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor.
• Extremely drought tolerant once established.