Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Devil's Backbone
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Devil's Backbone
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.