Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
swan river daisy
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
iris louisiane
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
daisy Swan River
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
louisiana iris
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Swan River Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy
Care of Louisiana Iris and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.