Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In German
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In French
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Mizuna
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Mizuna season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Mizuna Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Mizuna 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
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Mizuna
Care of Dutch Iris and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.