Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Perennial candytuft
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
candytuft Perennial
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft 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.