Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Copper iris
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Copper Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Copper Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Iris Copper
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Copper Iris and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.