Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
German Iris
winter daphne
In Hindi
German Iris
winter daphne
In German
German Iris
Daphne odora
In French
German Iris
Daphne odora
In Spanish
German Iris
Daphne odora
In Greek
German Iris
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
German Iris
Daphne odora
In Polish
German Iris
Daphne odora
In Latin
German Iris
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of German Iris and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of German Iris and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About German Iris and Winter Daphne. German Iris doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also German Iris does not have fragrant flowers. German Iris has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and Skin irritation and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Iris and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Iris and Winter Daphne
Season and care of German Iris and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
German Iris and Winter Daphne Physical Information
German Iris and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Winter Daphne are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Winter Daphne
Care of German Iris and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.