Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
White Sapote
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.