Black iris

Black iris - Iris chrysographes.
Perennial plant of the Iridaceae family.
Origin: China, Myanmar: forest margins, hillsides, meadows, streamside.
Flower Colour: velvet purple-violet.
Winter hardiness zones: Z4 - Z9.
Foliage: sword-shaped, linear, green.
Height with Flowers: 40 cm.
Soil Requirements: moist (tolerates lime).
1.0 g = 60 seeds.
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society.