Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China, Japan
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Crested Iris
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
satsuma
In German
Crested Iris
satsuma
In French
Crested Iris
satsuma
In Spanish
Crested Iris
satsuma
In Greek
Crested Iris
satsuma
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
satsuma
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Satsuma
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Satsuma
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Satsuma
Season and care of Crested Iris and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Satsuma season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Satsuma Physical Information
Crested Iris and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Satsuma are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Satsuma
Care of Crested Iris and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.