Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Bearded Iris
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Schwertlilie
In French
Prunus salicina
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Methley Plum
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
bearded Iris
In Polish
Methley Plum
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Methley Plum
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Methley Plum and Bearded Iris. Methley Plum doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Methley Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Methley Plum has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. 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 Methley Plum and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Methley Plum and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris
Care of Methley Plum and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Methley Plum 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.