Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
-
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Pattypan Squash
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Pattypan Squash
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Gartenkürbis
Crested Iris
In French
Cucurbita pepo
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Cucurbita pepo
Crested Iris
In Greek
Pattypan Σκουός
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
Crested Iris
In Polish
patison
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Pattypan INLIDO
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris
Season and care of Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pattypan Squash season is Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pattypan Squash is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris Physical Information
Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris are as follows:
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris
Care of Pattypan Squash and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pattypan Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.