Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Medium
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Butterflies
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Food, 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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Crested Iris
Common Mallow
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
malva neglecta
In German
Crested Iris
malva neglecta
In French
Crested Iris
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Crested Iris
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
malva neglecta
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
iubatum Iris
neglecta malva
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Common Mallow. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Common Mallow
Season and care of Crested Iris and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Common Mallow Physical Information
Crested Iris and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Common Mallow are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Common Mallow
Care of Crested Iris and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.