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Author: Dr. Evelyn Blackwood

Dr. Evelyn Blackwood is the founder and curator of Black Iris Garden. A botanist and rare perennial specialist with 18 years dedicated to iris rhizome hybridizing and heritage garden restoration, Dr. Evelyn provides detailed horticultural guides to help gardeners cultivate dramatic, resilient botanical landscapes.

Founder & Principal Botanist at Black Iris Garden · Ph.D. in Botany, American Iris Society (AIS) Master Judge · 18+ years in bearded iris genetics, rhizome division protocols, and cold-hardy perennial design

Writes aboutTall bearded & Siberian irisesfungal rot preventionrhizome division calendarsacidic soil amendmentspollinator companion planting