Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus stellata
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Post Oak
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Bearded Iris
In German
Post oak
Schwertlilie
In French
Post oak
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Post oak
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Post Oak
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Post Oak
bearded Iris
In Polish
post Oak
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Post quercu
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Post Oak and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Post Oak and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Bearded Iris
Care of Post Oak and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Post Oak 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.