Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
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
21,22
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
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In German
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In French
Dutch Iris
capnoides
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Capnoides
In Latin
Dutch Iris
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Agaricales
Family
Iridaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Capnoides
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Capnoides season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Capnoides Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Capnoides 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
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Capnoides
Care of Dutch Iris and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.