Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'About Town'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Tall Bearded Iris
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Tall Bearded Iris
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hohe Schwertlilie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Grand Iris Iris
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
De altura Iris barbudo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Alto Íris farpada
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Tall Brodaty Iris
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Tall Bearded Iris
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Bearded Iris season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Bearded Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium 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:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium
Care of Tall Bearded Iris and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tall Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.