Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
watermilfoil
In German
Louisiana-Iris
watermilfoil
In French
iris louisiane
myriophylle
In Spanish
iris luisiana
watermilfoil
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
watermilfoil
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
watermilfoil
In Latin
louisiana iris
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Iridaceae
Haloragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil. Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Louisiana Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Watermilfoil season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil
Care of Louisiana Iris and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.