Family:  Iridaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: China, Myanmar
Soil:  Average, moist, humus rich
Light: Sun
Height:  3'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attracts:  Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, clumping. Dark purple to nearly black purple, velvety flowers held on tall, elegant stalks above graceful grass-like foliage.
Notes:  In the wild Iris chrysographes grows on forested hillsides, meadows, and stream-sides.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot