Bearded Iris 'Night Owl'

‘Night Owl’ is a tall-bearded iris with rich dark violet-blue-black standards and velvety falls, finished with a self beard. The American Iris Society records late-midseason bloom and a height of 38 inches (97 cm); see the [AIS cultivar profile](https://wiki.irises.org/TbKthruO/TbNightOwl). ## Placement Choose full sun and rich, well-drained soil; some shade is tolerated, but heavy clay and excess moisture are poor fits. Set rhizomes at soil level or cover them lightly and leave them unmulched. Use this iris in perennial borders or a cutting garden, as the [North Carolina State Extension guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/iris-x-germanica/) describes for bearded irises. ## Maintenance Keep new rhizomes moist while roots establish. Once established, the AIS cultural notes report tolerance of dry conditions; avoid waterlogged soil. Divide clumps in mid- to late summer after flowering. See the [AIS iris care guide](https://www.irises.org/gardeners/care-classification/care/) and [Schreiner’s watering guide](https://www.schreinersgardens.com/pages/watering-your-bearded-iris) for broader bearded-iris care.