Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
पीले अदरक
In German
Dutch Iris
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Dutch Iris
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Dutch Iris
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Dutch Iris
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Yellow Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger 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
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger
Care of Dutch Iris and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.