Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Mexico
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
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
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Boston Ivy
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
iris louisiane
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Boston Ivy
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Boston Ivy
In Latin
louisiana iris
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Vitales
Family
Iridaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Iris
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Boston Ivy season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy
Care of Louisiana Iris and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.