Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
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
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Louisiana Iris
In German
Northern Seehafer
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Northern Sea Oats
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
iris luisiana
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
louisiana iris
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats 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.