Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
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Types
Myrtus communis
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Mediterranean region
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Dutch Iris
In German
Myrte
Dutch Iris
In French
Myrtus communis
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Dutch Iris
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
murta comum
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Dutch Iris
In Latin
myrto Common
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Dutch Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and 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 Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris
Care of Common Myrtle and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.