Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
-
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
Corydalis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
IRIS ensata
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
Capnoides
Japanese iris
In German
Capnoides
Japanese iris
In French
capnoides
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
Capnoides
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
Capnoides
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
Capnoides
íris japonesa
In Polish
Capnoides
japońskie iris
In Latin
capnoides
Iris Italica
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Asparagales
Family
Fumariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Capnoides and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Capnoides and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Capnoides and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Capnoides and Japanese Iris
Care of Capnoides and Japanese Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.