Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Clivia
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Clivia
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Clivia
In French
iris louisiane
Clivia
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Clivia
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
κλίβια
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Clivia
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Clivia
In Latin
louisiana iris
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Louisiana Iris and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Louisiana Iris and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Louisiana Iris and Clivia. Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Louisiana Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clivia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Clivia
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Clivia season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Clivia Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Clivia are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Clivia
Care of Louisiana Iris and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.