Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea 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
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
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
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 lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
German Iris
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
German Iris
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
German Iris
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
German Iris
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
German Iris
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
German Iris
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
German Iris
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
German Iris
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
German Iris
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of German Iris and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
German Iris and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
German Iris and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of German Iris and Brussels Sprouts
Care of German Iris and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.