Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
-
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Tabebuia
In German
Schwertlilie
Tabebuia
In French
Iris barbu
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Tabebuia
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Tabebuia
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Tabebuia
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Tabebuia
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Tabebuia
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tabebuia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Tabebuia Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Tabebuia are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Tabebuia
Care of Bearded Iris and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.