Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Bearded Iris
In German
Rote Holunder
Schwertlilie
In French
Red sureau
Iris barbu
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Iris barbudo
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
bearded Iris
In Polish
Red Elderberry
brodaty Iris
In Latin
pubens
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris
Care of Red Elderberry and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Elderberry 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.