Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
pachysandra
In German
Dutch Iris
Ysander
In French
Dutch Iris
pachysandra
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Pachysandra
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Pachysandra
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Runianka
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Asparagales
Buxales
Family
Iridaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Pachysandra
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Pachysandra season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Pachysandra Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Pachysandra 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
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Pachysandra
Care of Dutch Iris and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
