Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Boggy / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Iris chrysographes produces small, delicate flowers in an intense purple-black. It's perfect for growing in a sunny, moist border or container, where its extravagant blooms can be fully appreciated. It makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Iris chrysographes in moist or boggy soil, or next to a pond, in full fun. Divide clumps every three to five years.

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Iris and wildlife

Iris is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Iris poisonous?

Iris can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Iris chrysographes

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