Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
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 deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Robin ragged
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Ragged Robin and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.