Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lobed
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Dutch Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Dutch Iris
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Dutch Iris
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Dutch Iris
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Ram's Horn season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn 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
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn
Care of Dutch Iris and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.