Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
'Aromatica True Blue' nemesia, 'Candy Girl' nemesia, 'Lemon Mist' nemesia
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Habitat
Sandy areas
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach, Crimson
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
Elliptic to oblong
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Red blotch, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NEMESIA strumosa 'Kirine-15'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Angelart Orange Nemesia, Nemesia
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Nemesia
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Nemesia
Crested Iris
In French
Nemesia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Nemesia
Crested Iris
In Greek
Nemesia
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Nemesia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Nemesia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Nemesia
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hemimerideae
Irideae
Season and Care of Nemesia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Nemesia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Nemesia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nemesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nemesia is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nemesia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nemesia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Nemesia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Nemesia height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Nemesia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Nemesia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach and Crimson
Nemesia leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Nemesia and Crested Iris
Care of Nemesia and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nemesia pruning is done Pinch Tips and Prune to stimulate growth and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nemesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.