Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
common hazel
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
contorted filbert
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
contorted filbert
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Contorted Filbert season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.