Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
IRIS ensata
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
desert broom
Japanese iris
In German
Wüste Besen
Japanese iris
In French
desert broom
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
desert broom
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
íris japonesa
In Polish
desert broom
japońskie iris
In Latin
desert broom
Iris Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Desert Broom and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Desert Broom and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Japanese Iris
Care of Desert Broom and Japanese Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.