Dwarf Bearded Iris

Sweetshrub

About Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub

Dwarf Bearded Iris

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Types

Bearded Iris

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-4

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Burgundy

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sickle-Shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Plants

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, fungus, Viruses

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Sedative

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS 'Candy Apple'

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Dwarf Bearded Iris

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In German

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In French

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In Spanish

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In Greek

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In Polish

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

In Latin

Dwarf Bearded Iris

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Laurales

Family

Iridaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Iris

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

3004

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub. Dwarf Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub

Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Sweetshrub season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub

Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.