black iris

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I. chrysographes black-flowered is a rhizomatous perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves and very deep blackish-violet flowers in early summer with fine yellow veining on the falls

Scientific classification

Species: black iris (Iris chrysographes [Black-flowered])
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of black iris

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of black iris

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black iris care guide

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing