Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
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
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, 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
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
German Iris
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
German Iris
Louisiana Iris
In German
German Iris
Louisiana-Iris
In French
German Iris
iris louisiane
In Spanish
German Iris
iris luisiana
In Greek
German Iris
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
German Iris
louisiana iris
In Polish
German Iris
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
German Iris
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of German Iris and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
German Iris and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Louisiana Iris
Care of German Iris and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris 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.