Iris - Chrysographes

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Iris - Chrysographes

It has rigid spreading standards with deep, pendulous falls. Iris chrysographes grows well in moist, even in wet soils; making them especially good for problem areas. Its velvety petals on this striking black iris contrast beautifully with the sword like foliage. The Black Iris flowers in June on 24 inch stems. The Iris chrysographes, 'Iris', is a sumptuous iris with deliciously fragrant, dark violet blooms, often with yellow streaks on the falls. Mix them into border gardens where their fragrant blooms can be admired. Flowers early summer and makes a stunning bouquet. This is a truly black iris that is as velvety ebony as a moonless midnight in summer. ... details

 

Geranium - Southcombe Double Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems.

Iris - Chrysographes