Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Iris
Sugar Apple
In German
Iris
Zuckerapfel
In French
Iris
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Iris
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Ίρις
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Polish
Irys
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Iris
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Iris and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Iris and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Sugar Apple season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iris and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Iris and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Sugar Apple 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:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Iris and Sugar Apple
Care of Iris and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.