Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Broadleaf evergreen
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Dracaena marginata
In German
Schwertlilie
Dracaena marginata
In French
Iris barbu
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like . 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 Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Bearded Iris and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.