Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
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Habitat
Wild
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis collar rot, Crown gall, Cucumber mosaic, Downy mildew, Impatiens necrotic spot, Leaf curl, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Rust, Sclerotinia blight, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
Crested Iris
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Anemone
Crested Iris
In French
Anémone
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Anémona
Crested Iris
In Greek
ανεμώνη
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
Crested Iris
In Polish
Zawilec
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
VivoSocial
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anemone and Crested Iris
Season and care of Anemone and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Crested Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anemone and Crested Iris Physical Information
Anemone and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Crested Iris are as follows:
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
Anemone leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Anemone and Crested Iris
Care of Anemone and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.