Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
India, Nepal
Types
-
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Crested Iris
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
पीले अदरक
In German
Crested Iris
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Crested Iris
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Crested Iris
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Crested Iris
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
żółty Ginger
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Yellow Gingiber
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger
Care of Crested Iris and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.