Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Bearded Iris
In German
Echter Lavendel
Schwertlilie
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
bearded Iris
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris
Care of Munstead Lavender and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender 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.