Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Africa, Asia, Australia
  
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Dark Brown, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Red
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Regular watering required
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Grown for shade, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Edible, Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
  
Terminalia catappa
  
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
  
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
  
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
  
जंगली बादाम
  
In German
Louisiana-Iris
  
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
  
In French
iris louisiane
  
Badamier
  
In Spanish
iris luisiana
  
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
  
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
  
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
  
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
  
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
  
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
  
Migdałecznik właściwy
  
In Latin
louisiana iris
  
inti almont
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Combretaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Terminilia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Indian Almond season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond
Care of Louisiana Iris and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.