Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
पवित्र कमल
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
loto sagrado
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.