Iris chrysographes 'Black-flowered'
(Black Iris)
Family - Iridaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - China, Myanmar
Year of Introduction - 1911
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - 50cm
Width - 30cm or more
Location - The Stream Area
Description: A clump-forming, rhizomatous Perennial with a slowly, spreading habit. Grey-green to pale green leaves are linear in shape and held at the base of the plant. Striking, Beardless iris flowers are nearly black (very deep purple) with a slender golden streak on each of the Falls. The flowers are held in pairs atop the vertical stems and are produced in early summer. Scented and good for cutting.
Flower:
Beardless iris flowers are deepest purple to black. Each of the falls is marked with a slender golden streak. The blooms are held in pairs atop vertical stems and are produced in June.
Flower colour: Black
Flower shape: Beardless Iris flowers held in pairs
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Grey-green to pale green leaves ae linear in shape. The leaves are held at the base of the plant.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil.
