Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
-
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Balloon flower
In German
Schwertlilie
Ballonblume
In French
Iris barbu
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Balão flor planta
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Balloon Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower
Care of Bearded Iris and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.