Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
Upland
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
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
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Dutch Iris
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Dutch Iris
In French
plante Daphne
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Daphne plant
Dutch Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Daphne and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Daphne and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Daphne and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne 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 Daphne and Dutch Iris
Care of Daphne and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.