Iris Catalogue

An exhaustive collection of Irises exhibited by NEMMIG.

Black Gamecock

‘Black Gamecock’ (Frank Chowning, R. 1978, I. 1980). Seedling FC77-12. LA, 24″ (61 cm), Late bloom. Blue-black (RHS 103A) self; narrow gold line signal. Unknown parentage. Melrose Gardens 1980. Honorable Mention 1982; Award of Merit 1986; DeBaillon Medal 1989.

Iris Type:

ACQ#:

2017192

Hybridizer:

Frank Chowning

Year Introduced:

1980

Bed Location:

How Obtained:

Donated by George Bacon at Breezeway Iris Gardens

Standards Color:

Blue-black self

Falls Color:

Blue-black self

Signal:

Narrow gold line

Height:

24"

AIS Color Class:

RHS 103A

Bloom Time:

Late

Award(s):

Honorable Mention 1982; Award of Merit 1986; DeBaillon Medal 1989

Bloom Chart 2019:

In bloom June 29, 2019, at NEMMIG.