Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Crested Iris
Jostaberry
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Jostaberry
In German
Crested Iris
Jostaberry
In French
Crested Iris
casseille
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Jostaberry
In Greek
Crested Iris
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Jostaberry
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Jostaberry
In Latin
iubatum Iris
OLIVE
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Jostaberry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jostaberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Jostaberry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Jostaberry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Jostaberry
Care of Crested Iris and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.