Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
German Iris
Daphne plant
In Hindi
German Iris
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
German Iris
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
German Iris
plante Daphne
In Spanish
German Iris
planta de Daphne
In Greek
German Iris
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
German Iris
Daphne planta
In Polish
German Iris
Daphne roślin
In Latin
German Iris
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Daphne
Season and care of German Iris and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
German Iris and Daphne Physical Information
German Iris and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Daphne are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Daphne
Care of German Iris and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.