Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Iris
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush 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
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Dutch Iris and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.