Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
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
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Muhly Grass
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
hairawn muhly
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
muhly Grass
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
muhly grama
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.