Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' Species_Perennial Plant Collection while the undersides are pale

while the undersides are pale green with prominent dark veins

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Zantedeschia Aethiopica is also a viable option for woodland garden settings and planting in beds and borders that are kept well-watered

Forget the dried up jar at the back of the cupboard from Christmas 2010

whilst ensuring you water it once a week when the soil is dry to touch

Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' Species_Perennial Plant Collection while the undersides are paleEyecatching giant flowers (10 15cm across) in the deepest, darkest purple turning magenta towards the middle, with a yellow flash on each petal Flowers from May to July A US native, this iris has been awarded the Mary Swords Deballion medal, the highest honour for a Louisiana iris Ideal for growing in the shallow edges of your pond or on shallow planting shelves within it Irises are the perfect plants to encourage insects like damselflies and