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Botanical name: Iris ‘Black Gamecock’
Black Gamecock Iris features showy deep purple flag-like flowers with burgundy overtones at the ends of the stems in early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant..
| Hardiness zone | 4b |
|---|---|
| Flower color | dark purple |
| Foliage type | deciduous * |
| Plant form | upright spreading |
| Mature height | 18 inches (24 inches with the flowers) |
| Spread | 24 inches |
| Light requirements | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture requirements | average to wet |
| Plant origin | hybrid |
* deciduous = loses leaves in winter
Black Gamecock Iris features showy deep purple flag-like flowers with burgundy overtones at the ends of the stems in early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Black Gamecock Iris is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Insects
Black Gamecock Iris is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, Border Edging, General Garden Use
Black Gamecock Iris will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
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