Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Crested Iris
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
sweetshrub
In German
Crested Iris
sweetshrub
In French
Crested Iris
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Crested Iris
sweetshrub
In Greek
Crested Iris
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
sweetshrub
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
sweetshrub
In Latin
iubatum Iris
sweetshrub
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Iridaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Crested Iris and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Crested Iris and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Sweetshrub
Care of Crested Iris and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.