Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Dutch Iris
Königinblume
In French
Dutch Iris
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Pride of India
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Pride of India season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Pride of India Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Pride of India 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
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Pride of India
Care of Dutch Iris and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.