Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Sesame
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
तिल
In German
Schwertlilie
Sesam
In French
Iris barbu
Sésame
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Sésamo
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Sésamo
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Sezam
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Sesamae
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asternae
Properties of Bearded Iris and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Sesame. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Sesame
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sesame season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Sesame Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Sesame are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
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Care of Bearded Iris and Sesame
Care of Bearded Iris and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.