Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
-
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS
ASIMINA triloba
In Hindi
Iris
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Iris
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Iris
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Iris
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Ίρις
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Íris
planta mamão
In Polish
Irys
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Iris
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Iris and Pawpaw
Season and care of Iris and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Pawpaw season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Iris and Pawpaw Physical Information
Iris and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Pawpaw 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:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iris and Pawpaw
Care of Iris and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.