Louisiana Iris Black Gamecock

Louisiana Iris Black Gamecock's dark purple flowers are accented with golden yellow, creating a dramatic, elegant look in the garden and cut-flower displays. Native to the wetlands of the southern U.S., Louisiana Iris are the ideal choice for water gardens, along the edge of streams or ponds, or in other moist areas. Its green, strappy foliage looks attractive for several months. Although they originated in the Southeast, Louisiana Iris are adaptable to several climates and most are hardy to zone 4. Unlike bearded iris, they prefer moist conditions and usually do best with about an inch of water each week. Louisiana Iris Black Gamecock blooms in June-July. Deer tend to pass it by.

Hardiness Zones 4-10
Mature Height 30 - 36 inches
Bloom Time June - July
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower

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Botanical Name: Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #90359

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Color:
Black
Flower Form:
4-6" typical Iris-like flowers
Foliage Type:
Evergreen, long sword-like.
Mature Spread:
24 - 30 inches
Spacing:
24 - 30 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant with the eyes just below soil and 24-30" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist soils, but will do also well in regular garden soil with average moisture.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Let foliage die down naturally so nutrients can store up for next season's blooms.

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Just below soil level
Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out, so water enough that soil keeps moist.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Louisiana Iris Black Gamecock