Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
firethorn
Bearded Iris
In German
firethorn
Schwertlilie
In French
firethorn
Iris barbu
In Spanish
firethorn
Iris barbudo
In Greek
firethorn
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
firethorn
bearded Iris
In Polish
firethorn
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Volunt barbati Iris
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Firethorn and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Firethorn and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Bearded Iris
Care of Firethorn and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.