Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Pear
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Birne
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Poire
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Pera
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Pera
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Gruszka
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Orbis
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Pear and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.