Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
lucky clover is a type of clover
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Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OXALIS tetraphylla
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Lucky Clover
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Glücksklee
Crested Iris
In French
trèfle porte-bonheur
Crested Iris
In Spanish
trébol de la suerte
Crested Iris
In Greek
τυχερό τριφύλλι
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
trevo da sorte
Crested Iris
In Polish
lucky koniczyny
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
felix Trifolium
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Lucky Clover and Crested Iris. Lucky Clover doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Lucky Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Lucky Clover has allergic reactions like and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Lucky Clover and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris
Season and care of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Clover and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Clover and Crested Iris Physical Information
Lucky Clover and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris are as follows:
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris
Care of Lucky Clover and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.