Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
German Iris
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In German
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In French
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
German Iris
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of German Iris and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of German Iris and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
German Iris and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and St. Augustine Grass
Care of German Iris and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.