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About Iris and Candelabra Primrose


About Candelabra Primrose and Iris


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Perennial   

Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
10   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest   
Damp forests, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
-9999   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black   
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Applicable   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Oblong elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses   
Dry root rot, Leaf spot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Insignificant   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Insects   

Allergy
Asthma   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil   
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
IRIS   
Primula beesiana   

Common Name
Iris   
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose   

In Hindi
Iris   
candelabra primrose   

In German
Iris   
Kerzenleuchter Primel   

In French
Iris   
candélabre primevère   

In Spanish
Iris   
Primula beesiana   

In Greek
Ίρις   
μανουάλια primrose   

In Portuguese
Íris   
prímula candelabros   

In Polish
Irys   
kandelabry pierwiosnka   

In Latin
Iris   
candelabra Primrose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Myrtales   

Family
Iridaceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Iris   
Oenothera   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Irideae   
Onagreae   

Subfamily
Iridoideae   
Onagroideae   

Number of Species
300   
99+
145   
99+

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Properties of Iris and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Iris and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Iris and Candelabra Primrose. Iris doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Iris and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Iris and Candelabra Primrose

Season and care of Iris and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is Not Available and Candelabra Primrose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.

Iris and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Iris and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Iris and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Care of Iris and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Iris and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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