Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
  
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
8 - 5
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
  
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
  
Fuller's Teasel
  
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Fuller's Teasel
  
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Fullers Karde
  
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Cardère à foulon
  
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Cardo de Fuller
  
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Carda de Fuller
  
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Fullera Oset
  
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
  
Teasel Fullonis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Dipsacaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Dipsacus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Dipsacoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.