Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bearded Iris
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In German
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In French
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Esperanza
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Esperanza season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Esperanza Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Esperanza 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
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Esperanza
Care of Dutch Iris and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.