Iris chrysographes
gold-marked iris
I. chrysographes is an herbaceous perennial to 50cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and slightly fragrant deep red-purple flowers 5-10cm in width in early summer, marked with gold on the falls
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested, contact with the sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Tibet to NE Myanmar
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring
Propagation
Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing
Pests
Slugs and snails may be a problem, sawflies can damage the leaves
Diseases
May be affected by aphid borne virus diseases, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds
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