Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-10
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
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
फ्यूशिया
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Fuchsie
In French
iris louisiane
Fuchsia
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Fucsia
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
φουξία
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Fúcsia
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Fuksja
In Latin
louisiana iris
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia. Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Louisiana Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Fuchsia season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia
Care of Louisiana Iris and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.