Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
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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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Bearded Iris
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Schwertlilie
In French
Chincherinchee
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
bearded Iris
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris
Care of Chincherinchee and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.