Siberian iris
Iris chrysographes
Common Name: Siberian iris
Genus: Iris
Species: chrysographes
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Height: 0.50 m (50 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: well-drained moderately fertile soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May and June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Dramatic indigo-violet almost black flowers appear in May and June above strap-like grey-green leaves. This clump-forming beardless iris related to the moisture-loving Siberian iris makes an eyecatching feature in a sunny boggy area of the garden or beside water.
- Garden care: Incorporate plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure into the planting hole. Do not allow the plant to dry out.
Similar Plants:
Iris pallida
Iris pallida
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Iris orientalis ‘Shelford Giant’
Iris orientalis 'Shelford Giant'
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