Purple Water Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
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Height: 2-3 feet
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Spread: 2 feet
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Bloom Time: April to June
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Bloom: velvety midnight purple blossoms
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: rich,
consistently moist soil
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Moisture: wet to boggy
soil or in shallow water up to 4 inches deep
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Use: bog plant, rain
garden, water garden, or a well watered garden
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Care: provide a dose
of liquid fertilizer on a regular schedule for best results; provide mulch in
the fall but pull away early in spring to prevent rot
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Concerns: prone to
chlorosis in alkaline soils; may need to fertilize with iron sulfate
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Native to: Louisiana and
southern states
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Notes: late spring is
best time to transplant rhizomes
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D092
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