Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Crested Iris
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Hydrangea
In German
Crested Iris
Hortensie
In French
Crested Iris
Hortensia
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Hortensia
In Greek
Crested Iris
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Hortensja
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Yardlong Bean season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean
Care of Crested Iris and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.