Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Mahonia
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In German
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In French
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
mahonia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Mahonia
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Mahonia and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Mahonia and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Mahonia and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mahonia and Dutch Iris
Care of Mahonia and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.