Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
-
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Crested Iris
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Crested Iris
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Crested Iris
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
Crested Iris
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris
Care of Butterfly Iris and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.