Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dutch Iris
In German
Hortensie
Dutch Iris
In French
Hortensia
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Dutch Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Dutch Iris
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Dutch Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dutch Iris has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Dutch Iris season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark 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 Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris
Care of Chocolate-root and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root 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.