Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Perennial
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
  
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
  
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
  
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
-9999
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purplish 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
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
  
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
  
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
  
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
Lawns and Turf
  
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
  
IRIS
  
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Iris
  
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Iris
  
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Iris
  
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Iris
  
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
  
Iris
  
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
  
Ίρις
  
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Íris
  
In Polish
Wiechlina
  
Irys
  
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Poa
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Poeae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray 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: Not Available
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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.