Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
अजवाइन
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Ajowan
In French
Iris pseudacorus
Ajowan
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
aipo
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
seler
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ajwain plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.