Dutch Iris

Broomsedge

About Dutch Iris and Broomsedge

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Grass

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Bearded Iris

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

50-

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9 - 1

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

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

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sword-like

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Plants

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, fungus, Viruses

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS 'Apollo'

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge grass

In German

Dutch Iris

broomsedge Gras

In French

Dutch Iris

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Dutch Iris

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Dutch Iris

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Cyperales

Family

Iridaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Iris

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

3001

1 27800

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Properties of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Dutch Iris and Broomsedge. Dutch Iris doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Dutch Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dutch Iris has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . 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 Dutch Iris and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge

Season and care of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Broomsedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dutch Iris and Broomsedge Physical Information

Dutch Iris and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge 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
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge

Care of Dutch Iris and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.