Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
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Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
पेकॉन
In German
Schwertlilie
Pekannuss
In French
Iris barbu
Pacanier
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Pecan
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Pecan
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Juglandales
Family
Iridaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Pecan
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Pecan Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Pecan are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Pecan
Care of Bearded Iris and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.