Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Not Available
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate elongated
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
German Iris
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
German Iris
Hybrid Phlox
In German
German Iris
Hybrid Phlox
In French
German Iris
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
German Iris
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
German Iris
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
German Iris
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
German Iris
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
German Iris
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of German Iris and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of German Iris and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
German Iris and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
German Iris and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Hybrid Phlox
Care of German Iris and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.