Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western Asia
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'About Town'
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Tall Bearded Iris
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Tall Bearded Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Hohe Schwertlilie
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Grand Iris Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
De altura Iris barbudo
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Alto Íris farpada
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Tall Brodaty Iris
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Tall Bearded Iris
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Bearded Iris season is and Bing Cherry season is . The type of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Bearded Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Tall Bearded Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Tall Bearded Iris leaf color:
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tall Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tall Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.