Iris chrysog. 'Black Knight' - P9

Description
The Gold-marked iris (Iris chrysographes) is a rhizome-forming perennial that produces purple, ray-shaped flowers from June to July. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Gold-marked iris is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Gold-marked iris are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Gold-marked iris has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Gold-marked iris sets beautiful accents together with: Early-flowering meadow daylily, meadow iris, creeping thistle.

Tasks
Cut back: August.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Iris chrysographes forms rake-shaped, purple flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, herbaceous border