A Louisiana iris bearing rich velvety deep purple-black flowers with golden signals, held above strappy green foliage. Thrives in boggy ground or at the edge of ponds.
At a glance
- Plant type: Aquatic plant
- Mature size: 90 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: wet or boggy ground
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Botanically, Iris 'Black Gamecock' is a moderate-growing aquatic plant in the Iridaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' suits subtropical, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' does best in clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' is adapted to wet or boggy ground. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' in the garden
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
Combine Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' with plants that share its preference for wet or boggy ground and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Plant Sale lists Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
