Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South Africa
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Crested Iris
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Cape Daisy
In German
Crested Iris
Cape Daisy
In French
Crested Iris
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Crested Iris
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Cape Daisy
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Cape Daisy
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Crested Iris and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cape Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Crested Iris and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Crested Iris and Cape Daisy
Care of Crested Iris and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.