Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (25) BR Plants

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Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: Louisiana Iris.

If you’re new to Louisiana Irises, this is the right place to start! You can’t go wrong with this top award winner. It is known for having “outrageous vigor”, multiplying quickly when sited properly in consistently moist to boggy soil or shallow water.

Blooming reliably each year, huge 4-6” blossoms open flat to display their regal velvety deep purple flowers with the narrowest gold signal on each petal. The bloom time varies by climate, but typically ranges from late spring into midsummer. This is certainly one of the most beautiful of all native cultivars!

Louisiana Irises typically blooms after both Siberian and Tall Bearded Irises have finished blooming for the season.

American Iris Society Award of Merit 1986American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1982American Iris Society Mary Swords DeBallion Medal (highest honor for a Louisiana Iris) 1989

Height: 2.0-3.0 FeetSpread: 24.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10Flower Color: Purple shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Consistent Water NeedsFertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early Summer – MidsummerAttracts HummingbirdsBee FriendlyDeer and Rabbit ResistantGrowth Rate: Rapid

Bog Plant, Border Plant, Cut Flower, Mass Planting

Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ is a striking and dramatic Louisiana iris cultivar known for its deep, velvety purple-black flowers and remarkable vigor. It is a popular choice for water gardens, pond edges, and moist areas, adding a touch of elegance and mystery to the landscape. Here is a closer look at its captivating features:

Appearance:

• Deep Purple-Black Flowers: ‘Black Gamecock’ produces large, 4- to 6-inch wide, dark purple to black flowers with a velvety texture. The falls (lower petals) and standards (upright petals) are a rich, deep purple, often appearing almost black. The flowers have a subtle, sweet fragrance.
• Yellow Signals: The falls are adorned with slender, bright yellow signals (markings) that provide a beautiful contrast against the dark petals.
• Strappy Foliage: The flowers rise above clumps of green, sword-like foliage that adds vertical interest and texture to the garden.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers full sun but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
• Moisture: This iris loves water and thrives in moist to wet soils. It can even tolerate standing water up to 6 inches deep.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.

Care:

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and flowering.
• Dividing: Divide clumps every few years in late summer or early fall to maintain vigor.

Uses:

• Water Gardens: Its love for moisture makes it an ideal choice for water gardens, bog gardens, and pond or stream margins.
• Moist Areas: Can be planted in moist areas of the landscape, such as rain gardens or low spots that tend to stay wet.
• Borders: Adds a dramatic touch to borders and beds.
• Naturalizing: Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for naturalizing in moist meadows or along pond edges.
• Cut Flowers: The striking flowers make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Additional Information:

• Vigorous Growth: ‘Black Gamecock’ is known for its unmatched vigor and ability to spread quickly in moist conditions.
• Cold Hardy: Despite its southern origins, it is surprisingly cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
• Award Winner: It is an award-winning iris, recognized for its exceptional beauty and garden performance.

If you are looking for a dramatic and vigorous iris with captivating dark purple-black flowers, Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ is an excellent choice. It is a stunning addition to any garden with moist or wet conditions.

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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