Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long slender
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
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, 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 damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Crested Iris
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Ukiuki
In German
Crested Iris
Ukiuki
In French
Crested Iris
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Ukiuki
In Greek
Crested Iris
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Ukiuki
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Ukiuki
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Ukiuki
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Ukiuki
Season and care of Crested Iris and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ukiuki season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Crested Iris and Ukiuki Physical Information
Crested Iris and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Crested Iris and Ukiuki are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Ukiuki
Care of Crested Iris and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.