Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
-
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Cumin
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Schwertlilie
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Iris barbu
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
planta de comino
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Cumin planta
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Cumin plant
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Cumin
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cumin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Cumin Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Cumin are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Cumin
Care of Bearded Iris and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.