Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In German
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In French
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Angelonia
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Angelonia and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Angelonia and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Angelonia and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Angelonia and Dutch Iris
Care of Angelonia and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.