Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
gardens, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-8
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
  
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Caterpillars, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Headache
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Lavandula Stoechas
  
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
  
Common Name
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
  
Louisiana Iris
  
In Hindi
Spanish Lavender
  
Louisiana Iris
  
In German
Spanish Lavender
  
Louisiana-Iris
  
In French
Spanish Lavender
  
iris louisiane
  
In Spanish
Spanish Lavender
  
iris luisiana
  
In Greek
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
  
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
  
In Portuguese
Spanish Lavender
  
louisiana iris
  
In Polish
Spanish Lavender
  
louisiana tęczówki
  
In Latin
Spanish Lavender
  
louisiana iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Season and Care of Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris
Care of Spanish Lavender and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Lavender pruning is done 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 Spanish Lavender 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.