Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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 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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In French
Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Crested Iris
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Dutch Iris
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Crested Iris
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Crested Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Crested Iris Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Crested Iris 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
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Crested Iris
Care of Dutch Iris and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.