Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Europe, Asia
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Spoon Shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
German Iris
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
German Iris
Tatsoi
In German
German Iris
Tatsoi
In French
German Iris
Tatsoi
In Spanish
German Iris
Tatsoi
In Greek
German Iris
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
German Iris
Tatsoi
In Polish
German Iris
Tatsoi
In Latin
German Iris
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and Tatsoi
Season and care of German Iris and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tatsoi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Tatsoi Physical Information
German Iris and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Tatsoi are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Tatsoi
Care of German Iris and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.