Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Abelia
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Abelia
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Abelia
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Abelia
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Abelia
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Abelia
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Abelia
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Abelia
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Abelia and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Butterfly Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Abelia and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Abelia and Butterfly Iris
Care of Abelia and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.