Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
tropical environments
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Sword-like
Plant Season
-
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Baum Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Black Gamecock Iris season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Tree Echium and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.