Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America
Types
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Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Crested Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Crested Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Crested Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Juniperus scopulorum
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Crested Iris and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.