Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Crested Iris
winter daphne
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
winter daphne
In German
Crested Iris
Daphne odora
In French
Crested Iris
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Daphne odora
In Greek
Crested Iris
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Daphne odora
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Daphne odora
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Daphne odora
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Winter Daphne. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Crested Iris and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne
Care of Crested Iris and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.