Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Tuberose
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
Dutch Iris
In German
Tuberose
Dutch Iris
In French
Tubéreuse
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
nardo
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Tuberoza
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Tuberose
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberose and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Tuberose and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Tuberose and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue 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 Tuberose and Dutch Iris
Care of Tuberose and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, 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 Tuberose 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.