Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Yellow Archangel
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
पीला महादूत
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Yellow Archangel
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Archange Jaune
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
Arcángel amarillo
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
Arcanjo amarelo
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
żółty Archanioła
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Yellow Archangeli
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Archangel is Neutral and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Yellow Archangel and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Archangel 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.