Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In German
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In French
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Piperales
Family
Iridaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Saururus cernuus season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus 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
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus
Care of Dutch Iris and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.