Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
पवित्र कमल
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Heiliges Lotus
In French
iris louisiane
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
iris luisiana
loto sagrado
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
louisiana iris
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Sacred Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus
Care of Louisiana Iris and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.