Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' is a spectacular marginal pond plant renowned for its large, velvety deep purple flowers that appear in late spring and early summer.

This award winning Louisiana Iris creates a striking focal point around pond edges, bog gardens, and damp borders. Its dramatic blooms contrast beautifully with surrounding greenery, while its elegant sword-like foliage provides structure throughout the growing season.

Thriving in moist soil and shallow water, 'Black Gamecock' is ideal for adding colour, height, and sophistication to wildlife ponds and ornamental water gardens.

Key Features

• Large deep purple to near black flowers

• Hardy Louisiana Iris variety

• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens

• Elegant upright foliage

• Excellent architectural plant

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

What you will receive

• 1x Iris louisiana ‘Black Gamecock’ plant

• Supplied in a pot (unless stated otherwise)

Condition Healthy plant suitable for UK conditions. May arrive cut back or not in flower depending on season.

Plant variation notice Due to the natural nature of live plants, size, shape and growth stage may vary.

Flower colour intensity may vary depending on season and growing conditions.

Plant details A clump-forming Louisiana iris producing large velvety flowers in rich dark purple shades. Excellent for creating a bold focal point around ponds and water features.

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Depth: Moist soil to 10 cm water depth

• Height: 60 to 90 cm

• Spread: 45 to 60 cm

• Growth rate: Moderate