Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.