Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Barberry
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Burberry
Louisiana Iris
In German
Burberry
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Burberry
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Burberry
iris luisiana
In Greek
Burberry
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Burberry
louisiana iris
In Polish
kwaśnica
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Barberry
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Louisiana Iris. Barberry has thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barberry and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Barberry and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Barberry and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Louisiana Iris
Care of Barberry and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.