• Deep dark purple bearded iris dracula's kiss with a fuzzy yellow beard, blurred background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Dracula's Kiss

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About the Variety

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
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bearded

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

Rich and mysterious, Bearded Iris Dracula’s Kiss is our enchanting new arrival of a deep, dark red bearded iris. Aptly and so cleverly named, the crimson-prune purple standards elegantly shift to black purple in the falls. A vibrant tangerine beard provides a vibrant burst of color to the ruffled, almost majestic blossoms. With four-branched stems, it produces upwards of 12 buds for a complete and stunning presentation in borders and bouquets.

  • A dozen blooms perfect for borders and bouquets
  • Deep, dark, mysterious shade brings depth and interest to your garden
  • Wonderfully tolerant of a wide range of soils

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

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 - Dracula's Kiss

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Dracula's Kiss FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Dracula's Kiss Bearded Iris?

Dracula's Kiss Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Dracula's Kiss Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Dracula's Kiss 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 Dracula's Kiss Bearded Iris grown from?

Dracula's Kiss Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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