Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris is a bulbless native evergreen perennial that spreads by rhizomes and has strappy sword-like foliage that fans upwards. Sturdy central stalks sport large velvety deep purple flowers with narrow gold sigils on the falls in late spring and early summer. Prefers full sun and consistently moist to boggy soils. Louisiana Iris go semi-dormant in the heat of summer and reflush during fall and stay green in winter. Tolerates clay, poor soil, and shallow water.
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Origins: |
Southeast N America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. Can cut back any dying foliage after flowering. Some major issues can be soft root, crown rot, and leaf spot. Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves. Avoid overcrowding and too much shade to lessen the chance of these issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Joe Pye Weed, Coral Bells, Sedge
IMAGES: anoldent, 2020 Garden 21, (2) John Robert McPherson, Iris ser. Hexagonae, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Toowong IMGP0081, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Drew Avery, Unknown Iris sp. (5674784031), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
