Breck's Louisiana Iris Gamecock

Yes, 'Black Gamecock' is a wetland variety that thrives in moist environments. You can plant it in a water garden or along the edges of a pond, provided the crown of the plant is not submerged too deeply.

It performs best in full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, you will get the most prolific flowering if it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

The foliage is evergreen in warmer climates, but in colder zones (towards the lower end of its hardiness range), the leaves may die back or become damaged during harsh winters. In those areas, you can expect the foliage to return in the spring.

Since it arrives as a bareroot, you should plant it as soon as possible after the ground thaws in the spring. If you cannot plant immediately, keep the roots cool and moist, but do not let them dry out or sit in standing water before they are in the ground.

While no plant is 100% deer-proof, this variety is generally considered deer-resistant. Deer typically avoid it due to the texture and taste of the foliage, making it a safer bet than many other flowering perennials.