Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bearded Iris
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Tomatillo season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.