Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
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, 13, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment
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, 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In German
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In French
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Sawblade
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Sawblade season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Sawblade Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Sawblade 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
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Sawblade
Care of Dutch Iris and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.