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Iris
chrysographes, called the Black Knight, is found
naturally in Europe. This Iris has dark and sumptuous
flowers. The adult plant is about 50 cm tall.
The flowers consist of 3 sepals and 3 petals. They are
about 3 inches in diameter, black or dark brown and have
dark purple markings. They are very fragrant. Flowers
appear on tall stems. Plants bloom from spring to summer.
The plant is self-fertile.
Iris chrysographes develops narrow, sword-shaped greyish
green leaves rising 1 foot tall or more. The plant
spreads by means of its modified stems, rhizomes, which
are located below the soil surface.
Hardiness zones 4-9, (-32°C/-25°F, -5°C/25°F) in
winter. It is less resistant to cold than other Iris. It
requires full sun to light shade. In grown in pot, bring
the plant inside in winter. In the wild, it grows in
rocky spots or sunny fields.
Iris chrysographes grows in fresh and humus soil.
Requires partially moist soil; dont overwater. It
can grow in full sun or light shade. It loves a soil
covered with organic matters.
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