Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Bearded Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Schwertlilie
In French
colchique d'automne
Iris barbu
In Spanish
cólquico
Iris barbudo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
bearded Iris
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
brodaty Iris
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.