Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Moonflower
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Monet
Crested Iris
In French
Monet
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Monet
Crested Iris
In Greek
Μονέ
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Monet
Crested Iris
In Polish
Monet
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Monet
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Moonflower and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Crested Iris. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Crested Iris
Season and care of Moonflower and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Crested Iris Physical Information
Moonflower and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Crested Iris are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Moonflower and Crested Iris
Care of Moonflower and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.