Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Angelonia
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Angelonia
Crested Iris
In French
Angelonia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Angelonia
Crested Iris
In Greek
Angelonia
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Angelonia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Angelonia
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Angelonia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Angelonia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Angelonia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Angelonia and Crested Iris
Care of Angelonia and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia 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.