Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Middle Africa
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Perennial Grass
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Iris
Elephant Grass
In German
Iris
Elefantengras
In French
Iris
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Iris
pasto elefante
In Greek
Ίρις
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Íris
capim-elefante
In Polish
Irys
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Iris
elephanti herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Iris and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Iris and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Elephant Grass season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iris and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Iris and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Elephant Grass are as follows:
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:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Iris and Elephant Grass
Care of Iris and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.