Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Needs high amount of water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
iris louisiane
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Diabelski laska
In Latin
louisiana iris
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Louisiana Iris and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.