Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Iris pseudacorus
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.