Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
German Iris
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
German Iris
sweetshrub
In German
German Iris
sweetshrub
In French
German Iris
sweetshrub
In Spanish
German Iris
sweetshrub
In Greek
German Iris
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
German Iris
sweetshrub
In Polish
German Iris
sweetshrub
In Latin
German Iris
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Iridaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of German Iris and Sweetshrub
Season and care of German Iris and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Sweetshrub Physical Information
German Iris and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Sweetshrub are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Sweetshrub
Care of German Iris and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German 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 German 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.