Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Jam
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Crested Iris
Sea Grape
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
सागर अंगूर
In German
Crested Iris
Sea Grape
In French
Crested Iris
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Sea Grape
In Greek
Crested Iris
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Sea Grape
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Sea Grape
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Uva mare
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Sea Grape
Season and care of Crested Iris and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sea Grape season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Sea Grape Physical Information
Crested Iris and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Sea Grape are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Crested Iris and Sea Grape
Care of Crested Iris and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.