Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
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Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
संतरा
Bearded Iris
In German
Mandarine
Schwertlilie
In French
mandarine
Iris barbu
In Spanish
mandarina
Iris barbudo
In Greek
μανταρίνι
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
tangerina
bearded Iris
In Polish
mandarynka
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Tangerine
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tangerine and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Tangerine and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Tangerine and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Tangerine and Bearded Iris
Care of Tangerine and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.