Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Copper iris
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Copper Iris
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Copper Iris
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Copper Iris
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.