Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Iris
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Portuguese
Íris
Inkberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Aquifoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Iris and Inkberry
Season and care of Iris and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is Not Available and Inkberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Iris and Inkberry Physical Information
Iris and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Inkberry are as follows:
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: Not Available
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iris and Inkberry
Care of Iris and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.