Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
extracted oil, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
TANACETUM balsamita
Common Name
Crested Iris
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Painted Daisy
In German
Crested Iris
gemalt Gänseblümchen
In French
Crested Iris
painted daisy
In Spanish
Crested Iris
margarita pintada
In Greek
Crested Iris
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
margarida pintada
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
malowane stokrotka
In Latin
iubatum Iris
picta primula
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Painted Daisy
Season and care of Crested Iris and Painted Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Painted Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Painted Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Painted Daisy Physical Information
Crested Iris and Painted Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Painted Daisy are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Crested Iris and Painted Daisy
Care of Crested Iris and Painted Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Painted 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 Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.