Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
SARACA indica
Common Name
Crested Iris
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Crested Iris
SARACA indica
In French
Crested Iris
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Crested Iris
indica Saraca
In Greek
Crested Iris
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Saraca indica
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Saraca indica
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Saraca indica
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Crested Iris and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Ashoka. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Ashoka
Season and care of Crested Iris and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ashoka season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Ashoka Physical Information
Crested Iris and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Ashoka are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Crested Iris and Ashoka
Care of Crested Iris and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.