Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Crested Iris
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Black Ash plant
In German
Crested Iris
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Crested Iris
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Crested Iris
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Crested Iris
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Black ash herba
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Black Ash
Season and care of Crested Iris and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Black Ash Physical Information
Crested Iris and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Black Ash are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Black Ash
Care of Crested Iris and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.