Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
not available
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
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Louisiana Iris
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
iris louisiane
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
iris luisiana
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
louisiana iris
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
louisiana iris
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mashua and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Louisiana Iris. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like Not Available and Louisiana Iris 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 Mashua and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Mashua and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Louisiana Iris season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Mashua and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Louisiana Iris
Care of Mashua and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.