Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Schwertlilie
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Iris barbu
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.