Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
Artemisia
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Artemisia
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Artemisia
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Artemisia
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
Artemisia
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
Artemisia
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Artemisia
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Iris and Artemisia Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Artemisia are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Butterfly Iris and Artemisia
Care of Butterfly Iris and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.