Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
German Iris
White Oak
In Hindi
German Iris
सफेद ओक
In German
German Iris
weiße Eiche
In French
German Iris
chêne blanc
In Spanish
German Iris
roble blanco
In Greek
German Iris
White Oak
In Portuguese
German Iris
Carvalho branco
In Polish
German Iris
biały dąb
In Latin
German Iris
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Iris and White Oak
Season and care of German Iris and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and White Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and White Oak Physical Information
German Iris and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and White Oak are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of German Iris and White Oak
Care of German Iris and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.