Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Black Currant
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Louisiana Iris
In German
Carandas
Louisiana-Iris
In French
karondas
iris louisiane
In Spanish
karondas
iris luisiana
In Greek
karondas
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
karondas
louisiana iris
In Polish
karondas
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
karondas
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Karonda and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Karonda and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Louisiana Iris
Care of Karonda and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.