Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
German Iris
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In German
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In French
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
German Iris
QuickStick
In Polish
German Iris
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
German Iris
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Quickstick
Season and care of German Iris and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Quickstick Physical Information
German Iris and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Quickstick are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Quickstick
Care of German Iris and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.