Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
-
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Limequat
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Limequat
In German
Schwertlilie
Limequat
In French
Iris barbu
Limequat
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Limequat
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Limequat
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Limequat
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Limequat
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Limequat
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bearded Iris and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Limequat. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Limequat doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Limequat
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Limequat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Limequat Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Limequat are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Limequat
Care of Bearded Iris and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.