Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Asia, Europe
Types
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Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Crested Iris
Pansy
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
स्रीवत
In German
Crested Iris
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Crested Iris
Pensée
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Pensamiento
In Greek
Crested Iris
πανσές
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Bratek
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Cinaede fill
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Crested Iris and Pansy
Season and care of Crested Iris and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pansy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pansy is Acidic.
Crested Iris and Pansy Physical Information
Crested Iris and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Pansy are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Pansy
Care of Crested Iris and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.