Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Star anise and more
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anise
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anis
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anis
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anís
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
anis
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anyż
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Anise season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.