Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Fertile
Sun Exposure
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
MOLUCCELLA
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Bells-of-Ireland
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Moluccella
In German
Dutch Iris
Moluccella
In French
Dutch Iris
Moluccella
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Molucella
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Molucella
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Molucella
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Molucella
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Molucella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Bells-of-Ireland season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland 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
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland
Care of Dutch Iris and Bells-of-Ireland include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bells-of-Ireland 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 Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.