Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Bearded Iris
In German
Sternanis
Schwertlilie
In French
Anis étoilé
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Star Anise
bearded Iris
In Polish
Anyż
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Star Anise
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Star Anise and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Bearded Iris. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Star Anise and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Star Anise and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Star Anise and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Bearded Iris
Care of Star Anise and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Star Anise 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.