"The Iris æBlack GamecockÆ has intense blue-black 4ö blooms accented with a band of yellow. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 5Æ and a width of 18-24ö. Blooming from spring into summer, æBlack GamecockÆ an attractive backdrop for your garden. It is an easily grown Iris. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer."