Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
red alder
In German
Dutch Iris
rot-Erle
In French
Dutch Iris
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
aliso rojo
In Greek
Dutch Iris
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Dutch Iris
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Dutch Iris
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Red Alder
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Red Alder season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Red Alder Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Red Alder 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
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Red Alder
Care of Dutch Iris and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.