Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In Hindi
sweetshrub
कलगी आइरिस
In German
sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In French
sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In Greek
sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Crested Iris
In Polish
sweetshrub
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
sweetshrub
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
Asparagales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Crested Iris
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Crested Iris Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Crested Iris are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Crested Iris
Care of Sweetshrub and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.