Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Smokebush
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Smokebush
Crested Iris
In French
Smokebush
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Smokebush
Crested Iris
In Greek
Smokebush
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Crested Iris
In Polish
Smokebush
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Smokebush
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Crested Iris
Season and care of Smokebush and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Smokebush and Crested Iris Physical Information
Smokebush and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Crested Iris are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and Crested Iris
Care of Smokebush and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush 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 Smokebush 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.