Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
watermilfoil
Louisiana Iris
In German
watermilfoil
Louisiana-Iris
In French
myriophylle
iris louisiane
In Spanish
watermilfoil
iris luisiana
In Greek
watermilfoil
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
louisiana iris
In Polish
watermilfoil
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
watermilfoil
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Haloragaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Properties of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available and Louisiana Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris
Care of Watermilfoil and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil 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.