Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
-
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Pelargonium
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Pelargonium
Crested Iris
In French
pélargonium
Crested Iris
In Spanish
pelargonium
Crested Iris
In Greek
Pelargonium
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Crested Iris
In Polish
pelargonia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Pelargonium
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Crested Iris
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Crested Iris Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Crested Iris are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Crested Iris
Care of Scented Geranium and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.