Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'About Town'
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Tall Bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Tall Bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Hohe Schwertlilie
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Grand Iris Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
De altura Iris barbudo
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
Alto Íris farpada
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
Tall Brodaty Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Tall Bearded Iris
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Bearded Iris season is Not Available and Black Gamecock Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Bearded Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Tall Bearded Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Tall Bearded Iris leaf color: Not Available
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tall Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tall Bearded 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.