Iris - Black Gamecock

The Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ has intense blue-black 4” blooms accented with a band of yellow. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 5’ and a width of 18-24”. Blooming from spring into summer, ‘Black Gamecock’ an attractive backdrop for your garden. It is an easily grown Iris. Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. Iris ‘Black Gamecock’ is useful in many ways. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. ... more info