Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
Zonal Geranium
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium
Care of Butterfly Iris and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.