Iris chrysographes 'Ultraviolet'

Size

ex 1L pot

Availability: Sold Out

£8.99

Description

Iris chrysographes 'Ultraviolet' is an intense violet-purple form with dark purple veins and pale white and gold markings on the falls. The tall elegant linear greyish-green foliage is a perfect complement to this stunning and graceful flower. Flowers late April to May. 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