Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red, 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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Scale-like imbricate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Dutch Iris
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Dutch Iris
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and White Cedar
Season and care of Dutch Iris and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and White Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and White Cedar Physical Information
Dutch Iris and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and White Cedar 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
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dutch Iris and White Cedar
Care of Dutch Iris and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.