Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
bees
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Saururaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Saururus cernuus and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saururus cernuus 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.