Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In French
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Blue Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus 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
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus
Care of Dutch Iris and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.