Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
cathartic, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
IRIS pseudacorus
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Pale Yellow Iris
In German
bilimbi
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
In French
bilimbi
Iris pseudacorus
In Spanish
bilimbi
Iris pseudacorus
In Greek
bilimbi
Pale Yellow Iris
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Pale Yellow Iris
In Polish
bilimbi
Kosaciec żółty
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Pale Yellow Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris
Season and care of Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris Physical Information
Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
- Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris
Care of Bilimbi and Pale Yellow Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
