Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
9-6
  
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
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
  
Arbutus menziesii
  
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
  
Arbutus
  
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
  
सदाबहार
  
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Arbitus
  
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
  
κουμαριά
  
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
  
árbuto
  
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
  
mącznik
  
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Arbutoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.