Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 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
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Crested Iris
Blue Ash
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Blue Ash plant
In German
Crested Iris
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Crested Iris
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Crested Iris
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Crested Iris
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Blue Ash herba
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Crested Iris and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Blue Ash. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Blue Ash
Season and care of Crested Iris and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Blue Ash Physical Information
Crested Iris and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Blue Ash are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Blue Ash
Care of Crested Iris and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.