Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-15
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
German Iris
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
German Iris
tandalja bhaji
In German
German Iris
Tampala
In French
German Iris
Tampala
In Spanish
German Iris
Tampala
In Greek
German Iris
Tampala
In Portuguese
German Iris
Tampala
In Polish
German Iris
Tampala
In Latin
German Iris
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Tampala
Season and care of German Iris and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tampala season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Tampala Physical Information
German Iris and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Tampala are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of German Iris and Tampala
Care of German Iris and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.