Iris chrysographes 'Black Form'

Black Iris, Gold-veined Iris

Size

ex 1.5L pot

Availability: Sold Out

£9.99

Description

Iris chrysographes 'Black Form' is a revered and sought-after form of Iris chrysographes with dark purple-black flowers. It is one of the darkest Iris cultivars. It has tall very linear foliage and usually flowers from May through to June. Forms an attractive elegant clump by rhizomatous growth.

Additional Information

Order	Asparagales
Family	Iridaceae
Sub-Family	Iridoideae
Synonyms	Iris dykesii, Limniris chrysographes, Limniris dykesii
Geographical Origin	Horticultural cultivar - type species from Asia: Myanmar, Tibet, China: Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan
Cultivation	Full sun or damp semi-shade. An aspect sheltered from the wind. Moist rich slightly-acidic well-drained soil. Mulch well in winter
Eventual Height	70 cm; flowers to 80cm
Eventual Spread	60 cm
Hardiness	Hardy