Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
copperleaf
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.