Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Bearded Iris
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Schwertlilie
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Iris barbu
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
bearded Iris
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.