Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Lavandula Stoechas
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Spanish Lavender
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Spanish Lavender
In French
iris louisiane
Spanish Lavender
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Spanish Lavender
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Spanish Lavender
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Spanish Lavender
In Latin
louisiana iris
Spanish Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Spanish Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender
Care of Louisiana Iris and Spanish Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Lavender 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 Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.