Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Erysimum cheiri
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Wallflower
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
पीला Wallflower
Louisiana Iris
In German
Yellow Wallflower
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Yellow Wallflower
iris louisiane
In Spanish
alhelí amarillo
iris luisiana
In Greek
κίτρινο Wallflower
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
Wallflower amarelo
louisiana iris
In Polish
Żółty Wallflower
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Crocus Wallflower
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris
Care of Yellow Wallflower and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Wallflower 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.