Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Bearded Iris
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Zonal Geranium
In German
Dutch Iris
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Dutch Iris
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Dutch Iris
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Dutch Iris
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium 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
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium
Care of Dutch Iris and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.