Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In German
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In French
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
mahonia
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Iridaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Mahonia
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Mahonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Mahonia Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Mahonia 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
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Mahonia
Care of Dutch Iris and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
