Border Bearded Iris 'Blackbeard': Weiler's 1988 Pirate

'Blackbeard' is a border bearded iris (BB) cultivar hybridized by Weiler and registered in 1988. The infamous pirate name suggests a dark, swashbuckling cultivar—likely a very deep, near-black or dark purple flower with a fierce, commanding presence despite its moderate stature.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Blackbeard
• Hybridizer: Weiler
• Registration Year: 1988

Weiler's 1988 BB introduction brings pirate drama to the border. 'Blackbeard' likely combines the dark, velvety colors that were a breeding focus in the late 80s with the proportional, elegant flower of the border bearded class, a rogue wave of color in the perennial bed.