Strawberry Bush

Crested Iris

About Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris

Strawberry Bush

Crested Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

230

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Bees, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS americanus

IRIS cristata

Common Name

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

Crested Iris

In Hindi

Strawberry Bush

कलगी आइरिस

In German

Strawberry Bush

Crested Iris

In French

Strawberry Bush

Crested Iris

In Spanish

Fresa Bush

Crested Iris

In Greek

φράουλα Μπους

Crested Iris

In Portuguese

Morango de Bush

Crested Iris

In Polish

Strawberry Bush

Czubaty Iris

In Latin

Classic Bush

iubatum Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Asparagales

Family

Celastraceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

12210

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris

Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris are as follows:

Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris

Care of Strawberry Bush and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.