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Also Known As

Iris x louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-60"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

6a-10b

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $15

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Iris 'Black Gamecock' plant details

Iris 'Black Gamecock' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Black Gamecock'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 24 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Black Gamecock'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Deep purple velvet' describe the petals on this incredible, large flowered selection of this vigorous Louisiana iris hyrid. Grows in moist soil, wet soil and also submerged to 6" deep in full sun to part shade; doesn't like dry. Flowering stems 24-30" tall bloom early to midsummer. This expands into a good sized patch pretty quickly so you can share with friends. Deer and rabbit resistant. Easy to grow.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A bold and absolutely beautiful Iris with large (up to 6 inch) flowers of such a dramatic, deep, dark-purple, velvety petals that they almost look black, a fine contrast with their bright-green sword like leaves. This 3' knockout can be grown in can be grown in adequately irrigated beds, damp ground or become the focal point of your pond or wetland; an award winning plant not to be missed! S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

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Photo of Iris 'Black Gamecock' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Photo of Iris 'Black Gamecock' flower by Evan Bean

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Gardening facts about Iris 'Black Gamecock' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Black Gamecock'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant