Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 green
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Louisiana Iris
In German
crimson pygmy
Louisiana-Iris
In French
crimson pygmy
iris louisiane
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
iris luisiana
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
louisiana iris
In Polish
crimson pygmy
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
crimson pygmy
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
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.