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Species Iris, Black Iris, Sino-Siberian Iris

Irischrysographes

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Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

chrysographes (kris-oh-GRAF-ees)

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Synonym

Iris dykesii

Limniris chrysographes

Limniris dykesii

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Medium Purple

Dark Purple/Black

Class

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Peoria, Illinois

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Cedar Springs, Michigan

Eveleth, Minnesota

Corning, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

Tangent, Oregon

Seattle, Washington

Sumas, Washington

Vader, Washington

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braun06

Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2011 | positive

The flower is generally black for all intents and purposes. You notice it has some slight purple coloring within 10' but its very dark....Read More

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