Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
German Iris
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
German Iris
Treacleberry
In German
German Iris
Treacleberry
In French
German Iris
Treacleberry
In Spanish
German Iris
Treacleberry
In Greek
German Iris
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
German Iris
Treacleberry
In Polish
German Iris
Treacleberry
In Latin
German Iris
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Treacleberry
Season and care of German Iris and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Treacleberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
German Iris and Treacleberry Physical Information
German Iris and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Treacleberry are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of German Iris and Treacleberry
Care of German Iris and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.