IRIS chrysographes
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IRIS chrysographes
Rhizomatous perennial with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Fragrant
£14.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Beardless Siberian iris -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
China (Sichuan, Yunnan) -
DeciduousLinear, flat, grey-green leaves 50cm (20in) long
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Brown or black
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetDark purple -
Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
40-50cm (16-20in) -
Spread
Indefinite, about 30cm (12in) in 3 years
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous iris. Each unbranched stem produces 2 flowers 6-7cm (2½-2¾in) across with gold streaks on the falls
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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