Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
gloire de la neige
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
glória da neve
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
chwała śniegu
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
glory of the snow
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris? We provide you with everything About Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris. Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns and Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Glory of the Snow does not have fragrant flowers. Glory of the Snow has allergic reactions like Unknown and Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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.