Ideal for moist conditions

Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

Ideal for moist conditions

Dark purple, 4-6 in. flowers
Showy cut flowers
Bloom in early to midsummer
Multiple award winner
Deer-resistant perennial

Extend the iris season with this dramatic, multiple award winner. Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris features very deep purple, nearly black, 4-6 in. flowers accented with golden yellow and green, strappy foliage. The blooms add drama and elegance to gardens and cut-flower displays. Because they thrive in moist conditions, they're ideal for planting in water gardens and along the edges of ponds and streams. They'll also perform in average soil. Blooming in early to midsummer, they attract hummingbirds. Deer tend to pass them by. Zones 4-10.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Height: 30 - 36
Spacing:18 - 24"
Depth:Just below soil level
Spread:18-24"
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Not needed
Color: Very deep purple, almost black
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer
Zone: 4-10

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: 4-6" typical Iris-like flowers
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Let foliage die down naturally so nutrients can store up for next season's blooms.
Foliage: Evergreen, long sword-like.