Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Bearded Iris
In German
Gardenie
Schwertlilie
In French
Cape Jasmine
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
bearded Iris
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.