Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Ram's Horn season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.