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Iris x louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Louisiana Iris
Plant Type:
GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTSIris x louisiana 'Black Gamecock' - Purple-black velvety flowers may reach 6 inches in diameter on this exceptional cultivar demonstrating true hybrid vigor. Golden yellow signals while drawing the eye contrast with the overall color making it appear even darker. It's a beautiful thing when placed stream side, at the edge of a pond but is equally at home in the open garden in any reasonably good soil that retains moisture between rains. Late June into July bloom in the north. Some afternoon shade is welcome in the south. Established pot grown plant from division.
Height:
48-60 inSpread:
18-24 inColors:
Black PurpleCharacteristics and Attributes for Iris x louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Edging
- Accent
- Natural Garden
- Massing
- Pond, Bog, Wetland
- Cottage Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Wet
- Moist
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: Iris
From small woodland species and tiny forms happy in a sunny trough to those that stretch to one's waist and higher irises are among the most beautiful and unique of herbaceous perennials. They come in an amazing array of colors with fans of foliage that provide textural contrast to other garden denizens long after the flowers have passed. None that we carry are especially common. All are beautiful in the full sun border with many adaptable to pond's edge. They want a home! Pot grown division unless otherwise indicated.