Iris chrysographes 'Black'
Black Iris
- Deepest indigo-violet flowers of this Siberian Iris
- Small golden flash in the throat
- Moist but well drained location
- Thrive in most parts of the country and are largely critter resistant
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers medium to wet, slighly acidic, loamy soil. Grows best in full sun to partial shade. Spent flower stems can be cut and dying foliage removed in fall. Plants can be divided from midsummer to early fall.
Height: 18-20 in
Spread: 18-20 in
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Keep Well-Watered
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: Black Iris
Clump-forming, herbaceous perennial. Velvety, deep red-purple or purple-black flowers with gold etching on the falls bloom in late spring to early summer. Narrow, grey-green foliage. Great for beds and borders, rain gardens and near streams and ponds.