Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
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Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Bearded Iris
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Dutch Iris
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Dutch Iris
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Dutch Iris
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids