Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fern
Types
Bearded Iris
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Swordfern
In German
Dutch Iris
Sword Fern
In French
Dutch Iris
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
helecho espada
In Greek
Dutch Iris
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
espada Fern
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Polypodiales
Family
Iridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Swordfern
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Swordfern season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Swordfern Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Swordfern 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
Swordfern flower color:
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Swordfern
Care of Dutch Iris and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.