Black Phantom

For gardeners with a taste for the mysterious, Black Phantom delivers a brooding allure that’s impossible to ignore. Its nearly black flowers shimmer with satin and velvet textures, offering an atmosphere of gothic drama and intrigue. Ideal for moody plantings or high-contrast schemes, this iris brings gravitas and elegance to any composition. Whether used as a standout focal point or as part of a shadowy, sophisticated border, Black Phantom adds depth, presence, and mystery.

• Standards: Blackish plum
• Falls: Velvet black
• Beard: Plum black
• Fragrance: Slight sweet
• Height: 97 cm
• Bloom time: Mid-season
• Hybridiser: William Maryott (2007)
• Award: Not awarded

Why choose it

• Striking near-black blooms with complex texture
• Blue-black beards add subtle nuance and contrast
• Ideal for bold borders, modern palettes, or moon gardens
• A sophisticated focal point for high-contrast plantings

(Photo credit Smokin Heights)