Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Crested Iris
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Crested Iris
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Crested Iris
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Crested Iris
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Caqui americano
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Diospyros virginiana
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and American persimmon
Season and care of Crested Iris and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and American persimmon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and American persimmon Physical Information
Crested Iris and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and American persimmon are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and American persimmon
Care of Crested Iris and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.