Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In German
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In French
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Iris
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Crape Jasmine season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine 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
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine
Care of Dutch Iris and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.