Iris, Louisiana "Black Gamecock"
Iris, Louisiana "Black Gamecock"
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Iris 'Black Gamecock' is a striking Louisiana iris cultivar known for its large, velvety, deep purple-black blooms with a vivid gold throat. It is a vigorous, moisture-loving perennial that thrives in wet environments and is prized for its dramatic appearance and adaptability.
Grow Zone:
USDA Zones 5–9
Height and Width:
- Height: 24–36 inches
- Spread: 18–24 inches
Uses:
- Ideal for water gardens, pond edges, and rain gardens
- Borders and flower beds in moist areas
- Naturalized plantings in wetlands
- Cut flowers for dramatic arrangements
Native Range:
Louisiana irises (Iris ser. Hexagonae) are native to the southeastern United States, particularly in marshy areas of Louisiana and surrounding states.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight for best blooms)
- Soil: Moist to wet, acidic soil (pH 6.0–7.0); tolerates clay and boggy conditions
- Water: Requires consistently moist soil; thrives in shallow water (2–4 inches)
- Temperature: Hardy in Zones 5–9; may need mulch protection in colder regions
- Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and after flowering
Care Tips:
- Plant rhizomes just below the soil surface in moist areas.
- Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
- Deadhead spent blooms and trim back foliage after flowering.
- Mulch in winter for protection in colder climates.
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Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.
**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.
State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:
Arizona: Juglans spp.
California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.
Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.
Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas
Georgia: Vaccinium spp.
Hawaii: Pinus spp.
Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.
Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp.
Kansas: Juglans spp.
Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.
Montana: Pinus spp.
Nevada: Allium spp.
, Mentha spp.
New Jersey: Rosa spp.
New York: Vitis spp.
Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.
Texas: Juglans spp.
Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.
Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp.
Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.