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Iris Chrysographes or Black Iris or Goldvein Iris...plant image coming
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Iris Chrysographes
(Black Iris, Goldvein Iris) |
Origin: Native to Mayanmar and Southern China
Family: Iridaceae
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height:
18-20" Spread: 2' Planting Depth: 2"
Blooms: Fragrant, large, reddish violet to nearly black with
yellow stripes on outer tepals, in early Summer
Foliage:
Deep green, grass-like
Soil: Well-drained, rich,
acidic, keep moist
Propagation: Seeds (ow directly
onto ground in Fall/stratify seeds before sowing indors), tuber
division (Divided in early Fall)
Uses: Container, wet
garden, around ponds/water fountains, cut flowers, accent,
border, mass planting
Comments: Iris
Chrysographes or Black Iris or Goldvein Iris is a a unique plant
species in the genus iris collected by Ernest Wilson in 1908. It is very much sought after
by avid gardeners for its exquisite, large deep violet, almost
black flowers. Iris Chrysographes is easily propagated from seeds
or tubers. This medium growing perennial has a
clumping growth habit and rabbits and deers would not go near
them. Given some afternoon shade, the flowers will
exhibit a deeper brilliant color. Mass plant Black Iris for a
dramatic visual effect in the sunny perennial bed or border and provide
them with plenty of water. Goldvein Iris is
low maintenance and would love to grow around pond areas or
water fountains. To keep plants healthy, remove old
foliage in late Fall or early Spring. Iris Chrysographes makes
excellent specimen or accent plants and they sure are terrific
traffic stoppers.
USDA Zones: 4-9 |
