■(IB) 'Kochii', aka Iris kochii Kerner aka 'American Black Prince'
1887, Kerner
'Kochii' (Anton Joseph Kerner von Marilaun, 1887, collected Italy.) IB-E-R7D. (synonym Atropurpurea) see also Iris kochii
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| From Farr, 1917/18) Standards and falls rich violet-purple; very handsome. From Indian Spring Farms, 1927: a wild iris from southern Europe. Flowers uniform blackish-purple-a rich coloring that is greatly admired. Blooms early at the same time as Florentina with which it makes an attractive planting. Nomenclature much confused; similar to 'Purple King' but falls slightly darker. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- BobPries - 2010-12-14
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21_October_2015_012.jpg | manage | 89 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:06 | Main.firecentaurr | I Kochii K |
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21_October_2015_013.jpg | manage | 88 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:04 | Main.firecentaurr | I.Kochii |
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21_October_2015_014.jpg | manage | 91 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:02 | Main.firecentaurr | IB I.Kochii |
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21_October_2015__z_006.jpg | manage | 98 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:02 | Main.firecentaurr | IB I.Kochii |
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21_October_2015__z_007.jpg | manage | 116 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:02 | Main.firecentaurr | IB I.Kochii |
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24_October_2015_001.jpg | manage | 128 K | 28 Oct 2015 - 01:02 | Main.firecentaurr | IB I.Kochii |
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Kochii.jpg | manage | 20 K | 14 Dec 2010 - 14:44 | BobPries | Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
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Kochii01.JPG | manage | 154 K | 01 Sep 2016 - 20:09 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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Kochii01.jpg | manage | 28 K | 18 Jul 2017 - 18:58 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand |
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kochii5.JPG | manage | 218 K | 23 May 2023 - 02:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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kochii9.JPG | manage | 93 K | 21 Aug 2021 - 02:17 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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