Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Louisiana Iris
In German
Fullers Karde
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Cardère à foulon
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
iris luisiana
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
louisiana iris
In Polish
Fullera Oset
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
louisiana iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.