Water Plants
Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Black Gamecock Louisiana iris
Velvety deep-purple flowers, highlighted with small yellow markings, rise over sword-shaped green leaves in late spring to early summer. A dramatic Louisiana iris for reliably damp beds and pond margins.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Pond placement
- Bog garden, moist bed or pond margin.
- Winter care
- Winter-hardy locally; keep rhizomes from drying out.
- Mature size
- About 2–3 ft. tall × About 2–3 ft. wide
- Water
- Reliably damp, organic soil
- Bloom
- Deep purple with yellow markings; late spring–early summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$22.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Suitable for moist to boggy sites.
Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling.
Water garden care
- Planting method
- Aquatic basket for pond-edge planting; keep spreading roots contained.
- Division
- Divide crowded clumps in late summer, rather than immediately after bloom. Keep replanted rhizomes moist.
- Pruning
- Remove faded flower stems and withered leaves.
- Soil
- Keep rhizomes moist; avoid dry sites.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) and Chanticleer Garden · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.