Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Caribbean, South America
Types
Bearded Iris
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
सीताफल
In German
Dutch Iris
Zuckerapfel
In French
Dutch Iris
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Dutch Iris
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Pinha
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Sugar Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple 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
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple
Care of Dutch Iris and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.