• Close-up of a dark purple and light blue dangerous mood bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • Close-up of a dark purple and light blue dangerous mood bearded iris flower with a blurred background
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Dangerous Mood

A neglecta variety in which the falls are darker than the standards

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Iris germanica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Black
  • Blue

Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris is a striking neglecta variety, displaying classic bi-tone coloring with soft lavender standards set against dramatically darker, near-black falls. The bold contrast invites a second look, leaving you to wonder whether its mood leans light or dark. Blooming in early midseason, this tall bearded iris adds depth, drama and an intriguing name to your spring garden assortment.

  • Classified as a tall bearded iris growing up to 40 inches tall
  • Blooms early midseason with no fragrance
  • Parentage Dark Passion X Northwest Progress X Hello Darkness

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Position the rhizome with its top at or just below soil level.

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Dangerous Mood

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Dangerous Mood FAQs

Is Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris grown from?

Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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