Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Lemna minor
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
duckweed
Louisiana Iris
In German
Entengrütze
Louisiana-Iris
In French
lentille d'eau
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
iris luisiana
In Greek
duckweed
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
louisiana iris
In Polish
Rzęsa
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
duckweed
louisiana iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Louisiana Iris. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Duckweed and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Duckweed and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris
Care of Duckweed and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.