Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
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Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
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Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
QUICKSTICK
In German
Louisiana-Iris
QUICKSTICK
In French
iris louisiane
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
iris luisiana
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
QuickStick
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
louisiana iris
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Quickstick
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Iris and Quickstick Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Quickstick are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Quickstick
Care of Louisiana Iris and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.