Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, North America
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible dye
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Wunderblume
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Butterfly Iris season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.