Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
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
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
penstemon parryi
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
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In French
Black Gamecock Iris
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi. Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Black Gamecock Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.