Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Schilf
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass. Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Black Gamecock Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.