Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Stevia
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Stevia
Crested Iris
In French
Stevia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Stevia
Crested Iris
In Greek
Stevia
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Stevia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Stewia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Stevia
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Irideae
Properties of Stevia and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Crested Iris. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Stevia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Stevia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Crested Iris
Care of Stevia and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia 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.