Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
-
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Iris germanica
Common Name
Cranesbill
German Iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
German Iris
In German
Hortensie
German Iris
In French
Hortensia
German Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
German Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
German Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
German Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
German Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
German Iris
Family
Geraniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cranesbill and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and German Iris. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and German Iris has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cranesbill and German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and German Iris
Season and care of Cranesbill and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and German Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and German Iris Physical Information
Cranesbill and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and German Iris are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Cranesbill and German Iris
Care of Cranesbill and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.