Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Caribbean
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
German Iris
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
German Iris
Angelonia
In German
German Iris
Angelonia
In French
German Iris
Angelonia
In Spanish
German Iris
Angelonia
In Greek
German Iris
Angelonia
In Portuguese
German Iris
Angelonia
In Polish
German Iris
Angelonia
In Latin
German Iris
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of German Iris and Angelonia
Season and care of German Iris and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Angelonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Angelonia Physical Information
German Iris and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Angelonia are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Angelonia
Care of German Iris and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.