Iris chrysographes 'black-flowered'
gold-marked iris
Stunning, deep purple, velvety flowers with gold streaks on the falls appear from May to June above strappy,...
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
£27.00
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2 litre pot
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Plant description
Stunning, deep purple, velvety flowers with gold streaks on the falls appear from May to June above strappy, grey-green leaves. This clump-forming, beardless iris, related to the moisture-loving Siberian iris, makes an eyecatching feature in a boggy area of the garden, or beside water.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Iris chrysographes black-flowered:
Incorporate plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure into the planting hole. Do not allow the plant to dry out.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
