Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
hakone grass
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Hakone Gras
In French
iris louisiane
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
iris luisiana
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Hakone grama
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Hakone trawa
In Latin
louisiana iris
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Hakone Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass
Care of Louisiana Iris and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.