Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
South America, Brazil
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-13
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
German Iris
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
German Iris
शकरकंद
In German
German Iris
Palmlilie
In French
German Iris
Yucca
In Spanish
German Iris
Yucca
In Greek
German Iris
Yucca
In Portuguese
German Iris
iúca
In Polish
German Iris
yucca
In Latin
German Iris
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of German Iris and Yuca
Season and care of German Iris and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Yuca season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Yuca Physical Information
German Iris and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Yuca are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Yuca
Care of German Iris and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.