Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Islands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
IRIS
Common Name
Enkianthus
Iris
In German
Enkianthus
Iris
In French
Enkianthus
Iris
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Iris
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Íris
In Polish
Enkianthus
Irys
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Iris
Season and care of Enkianthus and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Iris Physical Information
Enkianthus and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Iris are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Enkianthus and Iris
Care of Enkianthus and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.