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About Jasmine and Iris


About Iris and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Perennial   

Origin
Southern Africa   
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
10   
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
-9999   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Long Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Bees, Butterflies   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
IRIS   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Iris   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Iris   

In German
Jasmin   
Iris   

In French
Jasmin   
Iris   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Iris   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Ίρις   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Íris   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Irys   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Iris   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Asparagales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Iridaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Iris   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Irideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Iridoideae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
300   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Iris? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Iris. Jasmine has thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Iris has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jasmine and Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Iris

Season and care of Jasmine and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jasmine and Iris Physical Information

Jasmine and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jasmine and Iris are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Iris

Care of Jasmine and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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