Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bearded Iris
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
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 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Skin irritation
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Squash
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Squash
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Squash
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Squash
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
calabacín
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
σκουός
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
abóbora
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
kabaczek
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.