Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Europe
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Iris germanica
Common Name
Pomegranate
German Iris
In Hindi
अनार
German Iris
In German
Granatapfel
German Iris
In French
Grenade
German Iris
In Spanish
Granada
German Iris
In Greek
Ρόδι
German Iris
In Portuguese
Romã
German Iris
In Polish
Granat
German Iris
In Latin
malogranatum
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Punicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Pomegranate and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and German Iris. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and German Iris has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pomegranate and German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and German Iris
Season and care of Pomegranate and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and German Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and German Iris Physical Information
Pomegranate and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and German Iris are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Pomegranate and German Iris
Care of Pomegranate and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.