Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Types
Bearded Iris
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Dutch Iris
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Bing Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry
Care of Dutch Iris and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.