Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China
Types
Bearded Iris
Betula utilis
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Cordiform
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Dutch Iris
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Dutch Iris
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch 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
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch
Care of Dutch Iris and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.