Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
marchantia
Bearded Iris
In German
marchantia
Schwertlilie
In French
marchantia
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Marchantia
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Marchantia
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Marchantia
bearded Iris
In Polish
Marchantia
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Squalus
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Marchantiales
Asparagales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Marchantia and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Marchantia and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marchantia and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Marchantia and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Marchantia and Bearded Iris
Care of Marchantia and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.