Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern 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
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Iris
silky cornel
In Hindi
Iris
Kinnikinnick
In German
Iris
Kinnikinnick
In French
Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Ίρις
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Íris
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Irys
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Iris
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Iridaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iris and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Iris and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is Not Available and Kinnikinnick season is Not Available. The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iris and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Iris and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Kinnikinnick 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
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iris and Kinnikinnick
Care of Iris and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.