Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
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
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Light 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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Circular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Regular watering required
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
Louisiana-Iris
  
Ajowan
  
In French
iris louisiane
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
iris luisiana
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
  
aipo
  
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
  
seler
  
In Latin
louisiana iris
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Ajwain plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant
Care of Louisiana Iris and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.