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