Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Yellow green
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
German Iris
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
German Iris
ओसेज संतरे
In German
German Iris
Osage Orange
In French
German Iris
Osage orange
In Spanish
German Iris
Osage naranja
In Greek
German Iris
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
German Iris
Osage laranja
In Polish
German Iris
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
German Iris
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Osage Orange
Season and care of German Iris and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Osage Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Osage Orange Physical Information
German Iris and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Osage Orange are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Osage Orange
Care of German Iris and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.