Iris – Gamecock (gallon pot)

Description

Gamecocks are Louisiana Irises – but a bit hardier than most southern iris – zone 4. They are also easy to grow and pretty deer resistant.

They are adorned with deeply dark purple flowers – could be called black – accented with yellow in June and July. Native to the wetlands of the southern U.S., Louisiana Iris are the fabulous in water gardens, along edges of streams or ponds, or any other moist area. They do thrive with plenty of moisture.

If you’re new to Louisiana Irises, this is the right place to start!  You can’t go wrong with this top award winner.  It is known for having “outrageous vigor”, multiplying quickly when sited properly in consistently moist to boggy soil or shallow water.

Blooming reliably each year, huge 4-6” blossoms open flat to display their regal velvety deep purple flowers with the narrowest gold signal on each petal.  The bloom time varies by climate, but typically ranges from late spring into midsummer.  This is certainly one of the most beautiful of all native cultivars!

Louisiana Irises typically bloom after both Siberian and Tall Bearded Irises have finished blooming for the season.

Height: 30 – 36 inches; Full Sun or Part Shade