Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Bearded Iris
In German
Pekannuss
Schwertlilie
In French
Pacanier
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Pecan
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
bearded Iris
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Pecan
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Pecan and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Pecan and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Bearded Iris
Care of Pecan and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.