Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
Gayfeather
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Gayfeather
In French
Iris pseudacorus
Gayfeather
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
Gayfeather
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
Gayfeather
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
Gayfeather
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
Gayfeather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Gayfeather season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.