Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Cats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Crested Iris
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Crested Iris
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Crested Iris
kiwai
In Spanish
Crested Iris
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Crested Iris
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
hardy kiwi
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Iridaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Crested Iris and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.