Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-11
Sunset Zone
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
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Crested Iris
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Slippery Elm
In German
Crested Iris
Rotulme
In French
Crested Iris
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Crested Iris
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Crested Iris
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Slippery Elm
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Lubricus Elm
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Iridaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Crested Iris and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Slippery Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Crested Iris and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Slippery Elm
Care of Crested Iris and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.