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iris 'Black Gamecock' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Black Gamecock'

Iris 'Black Gamecock' (La)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A moisture-loving plant that can be planted at the edges of a pond or streamside. It's bright green strap-like, sword shaped leaves persist in sheltered areas throught winter. In late spring/ early summer it produces stems, of up to 70cm, topped by velvety, deep purple flowers with a flash of golden yellow at the base of the petals

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in reliably damp soil that is rich in organic matter in a sun or partial shade. Can be grown as a marginal plant in ponds and along streamsides

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering. Remove withered leaves in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer after flowering. See dividing irises

Pests

May be susceptible to damage from sawfly, slugs and snails.

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds. See iris diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years