• Near-black bearded iris ghost train with a golden beard against a blurred background.
  • Dark purple bearded iris ghost train against a blurred background with pink flowers.
  • Dark purple bearded iris ghost train with purple flowers in the blurred background.
  • A pair of bearded iris bulbs with leafy stalks and a bulbous body.
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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Ghost Train

American Iris Society 2002 Honorable Mention and 2004 Award of Merit winner

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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

In a perfect blend of deep purple and black, where it's difficult to tell where one color ends and the other begins, Bearded Iris Bulbs Ghost Train is a standout among black irises. Bouncy ruffles on the black-violet falls and standards brings a playful flair to this moody bloomer. Consider planting with pink flowers to soften and bring lightness to an otherwise sulky, yet stunning, stem.

  • • Midseason blooms
  • • Low maintenance, naturalizes with little to no effort
  • • Parentage Around Midnight X Hello Darkness

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 - Ghost Train

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Bearded Iris Bulbs - Ghost Train FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Ghost Train Bearded Iris?

Ghost Train Bearded Iris is graded No. 1.

Is Ghost Train Bearded Iris resistant to animals or disease?

Ghost Train 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 Ghost Train Bearded Iris grown from?

Ghost Train Bearded Iris is grown from a rhizome.

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