Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
पत्थरचूर
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Harfensträucher
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.