Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
IRIS
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Iris
In Spanish
houseleek
Iris
In Portuguese
houseleek
Íris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Iris
Season and care of Houseleek and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Iris Physical Information
Houseleek and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Iris are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Houseleek and Iris
Care of Houseleek and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.