Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
sasanqua
In German
Dutch Iris
sasanqua
In French
Dutch Iris
sasanqua
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
sasanqua
In Greek
Dutch Iris
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Sasankya
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Sasankya
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Iridaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Sasanqua
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Sasanqua season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Sasanqua Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Sasanqua 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
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Sasanqua
Care of Dutch Iris and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.