Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
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, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
CICHORIUM intybus
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Radicchio
In German
Dutch Iris
Radicchio
In French
Dutch Iris
Radicchio
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
achicoria
In Greek
Dutch Iris
ραντίτσιο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
radicchio
In Polish
Dutch Iris
radicchio
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Radicchio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Radicchio
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Radicchio season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Radicchio Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Radicchio 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
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
- Radicchio leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Radicchio
Care of Dutch Iris and Radicchio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.