Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
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Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Bearded Iris
In German
Twinleaf
Schwertlilie
In French
Twinleaf
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Twinleaf
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
bearded Iris
In Polish
Twinleaf
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Twinleaf
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Bearded Iris. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Twinleaf and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris
Care of Twinleaf and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Twinleaf 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.