Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Crested Iris
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Islandmohn
Crested Iris
In French
pavot d'Islande
Crested Iris
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Crested Iris
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
iubatum Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris
Care of Iceland Poppy and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.