Iris (G) 'Black Knight' - P9

Description
The Iris 'Black Knight' (Iris x germanica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces purple, lip-shaped flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Iris 'Black Knight' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris barbata-elatior.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Iris 'Black Knight' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Iris 'Black Knight' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Iris 'Black Knight' sets beautiful accents together with: True lavender, small-flowered mountain mint.

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 x germanica 'Black Knight' forms lip-shaped, purple flowers from May.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, group planting, park