Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
Not Available
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
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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 Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
marginal wood fern
In German
Dutch Iris
marginal Holz fern
In French
Dutch Iris
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Dutch Iris
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Dutch Iris
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Polypodiales
Family
Iridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern 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
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Dutch Iris and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.