Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe
Habitat
Bluffs, Woods
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
Iris germanica
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
German Iris
In Hindi
Treacleberry
German Iris
In German
Treacleberry
German Iris
In French
Treacleberry
German Iris
In Spanish
Treacleberry
German Iris
In Greek
Treacleberry
German Iris
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
German Iris
In Polish
Treacleberry
German Iris
In Latin
Treacleberry
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Treacleberry and German Iris
Season and care of Treacleberry and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Treacleberry and German Iris Physical Information
Treacleberry and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Treacleberry and German Iris are as follows:
Treacleberry flower color:
Treacleberry leaf color:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Treacleberry and German Iris
Care of Treacleberry and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.