Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
-
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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, Blue, Blue Violet
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
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In German
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In French
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Ukiuki
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Ukiuki and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Ukiuki and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark 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 Ukiuki and Dutch Iris
Care of Ukiuki and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ukiuki 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.