Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
Myrtus communis
Common Name
German Iris
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
German Iris
Common myrtle
In German
German Iris
Myrte
In French
German Iris
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
German Iris
Myrtus communis
In Greek
German Iris
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
German Iris
murta comum
In Polish
German Iris
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
German Iris
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of German Iris and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of German Iris and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About German Iris and Common Myrtle. German Iris doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also German Iris does not have fragrant flowers. German Iris has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and Skin irritation and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Gastric disturbances and 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 German Iris and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Iris and Common Myrtle
Season and care of German Iris and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Common Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Common Myrtle Physical Information
German Iris and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Common Myrtle are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Common Myrtle
Care of German Iris and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.