Iris chrysographes black-flowered (Gold-marked iris black-flowered)

Cultivation

Grow in most soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Waterside

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Southern China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.