Question: I am sending more photos of the black flower. It blooms in early march for only a few weeks. The …
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I am sending more photos of the black flower. It blooms in early march for only a few weeks. The flower itself grows only to about 12 inches and the foliage to about twice that. It has three black petals with green wings. The foliage is grass like and has four sides. It has a very sweet fragrance. No fruit that I have seen. the root grows off to a 90 degree angle of plant. It grows in full sun or shade. It has returned every year for 15 years with no problem.
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Dear bcostner_nc, these pictures are very useful. They indicate this is a species of Iris. Your plant is Iris tuberosa (widow iris), a species native to the Mediterranean region. It has been called Hermodactylus tuberosus in the literature (should you come across that name). I hope this is helpful.
