Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Iris
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Iris
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In French
Iris
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Iris
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Ίρις
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Íris
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Irys
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Iris
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Iris and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Iris and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Red Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Iris and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Iris and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Iris and Red Cabbage 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:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Iris and Red Cabbage
Care of Iris and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.