Dracula’s Kiss Tall Bearded Iris Rhizome | Dark Purple with Tangerine Beards

A bloom so striking, it’s practically gothic. Dracula’s Kiss is a captivating Tall Bearded Iris with deep prune-purple standards that darken into rich black-purple falls. The standout feature? Caterpillar-like tangerine beards that seem to glow against the dark background—a hauntingly beautiful contrast that commands attention in any spring garden.

A consistent performer, Dracula’s Kiss delivers 9–12 buds on well-branched, four-stemmed stalks. Whether planted in dramatic clusters or showcased solo, this Schreiner hybrid adds depth and intrigue to your garden palette.

• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)

• Color: Deep prune to black-purple with bright tangerine beards

• Height: 36 inches

• Bloom Time: Early Midseason

• Fragrant: No

• Reblooming: No

• Awards: Honorable Mention (HM) 2011, Award of Merit (AM) 2013

• Originator: Schreiner (2009)

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Allow 18–24 inches between rhizomes. A showstopper in cutting gardens, beds, or borders.