Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
-
Habitat
Terrestrial
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
not provided
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Petunia
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Petunia
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Petunie
Crested Iris
In French
Pétunia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Petunia
Crested Iris
In Greek
πετούνια
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Petunia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Petunia
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Petunia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Crested Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Petunia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Crested Iris
Care of Petunia and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.