Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Wood Sorrel
In German
Dutch Iris
Sauerklee
In French
Dutch Iris
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
alazán de madera
In Greek
Dutch Iris
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Iridaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Wood Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel 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
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel
Care of Dutch Iris and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
