Transform your garden into a breathtaking display with Iris Chrysographes, also known as the Black Iris. Loved for its deep, velvety black-purple blooms, this rare perennial adds dramatic elegance wherever it’s planted.

These resilient plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and perform beautifully along ponds, borders, pathways, and mixed flower beds. With their striking color and graceful form, these irises create a bold focal point in any landscape.

Perfect for gardeners who want something unique, hardy, and visually stunning.

FEATURES

• Premium-quality Iris Chrysographes seeds

• Rare black to deep purple flowers

• Hardy perennial — returns every year

• Perfect for borders, water edges, and flower beds

• Non-GMO, easy to germinate

• Attracts butterflies and natural pollinators

• Great for cut flowers and ornamental displays

SPECIFICATIONS

• Common Name: Black Iris

• Botanical Name: Iris chrysographes

• Plant Type: Hardy perennial

• Flower Color: Black to deep purple

• Height: 18–30 inches

• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Moderate; prefers moist soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, slightly acidic

• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

• Zones: USDA 4–9

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Maintenance: Low

PLANTING GUIDE

How to Sow Iris Chrysographes Seeds

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours.

2. Stratify: refrigerate seeds in moist sand for 4–6 weeks.

3. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed trays or pots.

4. Keep soil lightly moist — not soggy.

5. Maintain temperature around 65–70°F.

6. Germination takes 30–90 days (natural for irises).