Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Bearded Iris
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
लहसुन
In German
Dutch Iris
Knoblauch
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Ajo
In Greek
Dutch Iris
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
alho
In Polish
Dutch Iris
czosnek
In Latin
Dutch Iris
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Garlic
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Garlic season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Garlic Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Garlic 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
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Garlic
Care of Dutch Iris and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.