Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
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Habitat
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Fibre
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS ensata
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Iris
Japanese iris
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Japanese iris
pinkroot
In German
Japanese iris
Spigelia
In French
iris Xapanese
Spigelia
In Spanish
Iris Xapanese
Spigelia
In Greek
ιαπωνική ίριδα
Spigelia
In Portuguese
íris japonesa
Spigelia
In Polish
japońskie iris
Spigelia
In Latin
Iris Italica
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Iris and Pinkroot
Season and care of Japanese Iris and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Iris and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pinkroot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Iris and Pinkroot Physical Information
Japanese Iris and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Japanese Iris and Pinkroot are as follows:
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Iris and Pinkroot
Care of Japanese Iris and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.