Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Incredibly vigorous, award-winning Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (Louisiana Iris) is quite striking with its huge, velvety deep purple flowers, 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm), adorned with delicate gold highlights on each petal. Blooming between late spring and mid-summer (depending on the region), this southern native will multiply quickly if sited properly in consistently moist to boggy soil or even shallow water. A perfect choice for naturalizing along ponds and streams and an outstanding addition to aquatic gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris germanica |
| Common names | Iris, Louisiana Iris |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris germanica |
| Common names | Iris, Louisiana Iris |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (Louisiana Iris) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (Louisiana Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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