Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Crested Iris
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Treacleberry
In German
Crested Iris
Treacleberry
In French
Crested Iris
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Treacleberry
In Greek
Crested Iris
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Treacleberry
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Treacleberry
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Treacleberry
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Treacleberry
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Treacleberry? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Treacleberry. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Treacleberry doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Treacleberry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crested Iris and Treacleberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Treacleberry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Treacleberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Crested Iris and Treacleberry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Treacleberry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Crested Iris and Treacleberry
Care of Crested Iris and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.