Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Louisiana Iris
In German
Crested Iris
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Crested Iris
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Crested Iris
iris luisiana
In Greek
Crested Iris
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
louisiana iris
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
iubatum Iris
louisiana iris
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris
Care of Crested Iris and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris 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.