Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
kiwai
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
