Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Types
Bearded Iris
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
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
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Dutch Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.