Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Ponds
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
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
Plant grows in 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds
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
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Nymphaea alba
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Weiße Seerose
In French
iris louisiane
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
louisiana iris
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba. Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Louisiana Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Louisiana Iris and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.