Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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
White, Yellow
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Bearded Iris
In German
Margerite
Schwertlilie
In French
Grande marguerite
Iris barbu
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Iris barbudo
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
bearded Iris
In Polish
piwonie
brodaty Iris
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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.