Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Bearded Iris
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
पेकॉन
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pekannuss
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pacanier
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pecan
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Juglandales
Family
Iridaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.