Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Woodlands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
IRIS
Common Name
Green Dragon
Iris
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
Iris
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Iris
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Iris
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Iris
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Íris
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Irys
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Irideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Green Dragon and Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Iris? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Iris. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Iris has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. 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 Green Dragon and Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Iris
Season and care of Green Dragon and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Dragon and Iris Physical Information
Green Dragon and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Iris are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Green Dragon and Iris
Care of Green Dragon and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.