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 an 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' is wet or boggy ground. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock' with other plants that enjoy the same wet or boggy ground and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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