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Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'

BLACK GAMECOCK IRIS

Buy Black Gamecock Iris online. Breathtaking intense velvety dark blue almost black flowers in early summer. Louisiana Iris prefers moist soil and tolerates bog conditions, makes a great pond plant.

Height:

18-24 Inches

Spread:

18-24 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Plant Characteristics

Cultural Information*
  • Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
  • Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
  • Leaf Spot - High Resistance
  • Root Rot - High Resistance
Flower Color*
  • Multi-Colored
  • Dark Purple
  • Yellow
Flower Type*
  • Fragrant
Growth Rate*
  • Fast
Leaf Color Fall*
  • Green
Leaf Color Spring*
  • Green
Leaf Color Summer*
  • Green
Leaf Color Winter*
  • Green
Leaf Type*
  • Semi-Evergreen
Nature Assets*
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Bees
  • Deer Resistant
Plant Type*
  • Perennial
Preferred Planting Season*
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
  • Adapts Well to Wet Areas
  • Moist
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Average
  • Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
Propagation Methods*
  • Cuttings or Divisions
Season of Interest*
  • Early Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Late Spring/Early Summer
  • Spring
  • Spring Flowering
  • Late Summer/Early Autumn
Sun Exposure*
  • Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
  • Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Cut Flowers
  • Rock Gardens
  • Rain Garden
  • Mass Planting
  • Near Water Gardens or Ponds
  • Understory Planting
  • Under Power Lines
  • Accent Plant
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Iris is easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best possible start, we send a free packet of slow release fertilizer to include when planting.

Interesting Notes

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