Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
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
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In German
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In French
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Tabebuia
Dutch Iris
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Tabebuia and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Tabebuia and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light 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 Tabebuia and Dutch Iris
Care of Tabebuia and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.