Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
IRIS ensata
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Japanese iris
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Japanese iris
In French
iris louisiane
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
íris japonesa
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
japońskie iris
In Latin
louisiana iris
Iris Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Japanese Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris
Care of Louisiana Iris and Japanese Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, 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 Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.