Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Mediterranean, Turkey
  
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
  
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
9-1
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
  
Fuchsia, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Long Broad
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Regular watering required
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
  
Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
  
Colchicum autumnale
  
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
  
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
  
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
  
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
  
In German
Louisiana-Iris
  
Herbstzeitlose
  
In French
iris louisiane
  
colchique d'automne
  
In Spanish
iris luisiana
  
cólquico
  
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
  
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
  
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
  
aftomn gema
  
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
  
aftomn żółtka
  
In Latin
louisiana iris
  
aftomn vitellus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Colchicum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Colchiceae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus
Care of Louisiana Iris and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.