A pretty iris with narrow grey-green leaves and stems of fragrant, dark red-violet flowers with gold streaks on the falls. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Iris chrysographes
A pretty iris with narrow grey-green leaves and stems of fragrant, dark red-violet flowers with gold streaks on the falls.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | chrysographes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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