Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Hydrangea
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Hortensie
In French
iris louisiane
Hortensia
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Hortensia
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Hortensja
In Latin
louisiana iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Louisiana Iris and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Louisiana Iris and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Louisiana Iris and Chaco. Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Louisiana Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Louisiana Iris and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Chaco
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Chaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Iris and Chaco Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Chaco are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Chaco
Care of Louisiana Iris and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.