Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
IRIS cristata
Common Name
-
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Twinleaf
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Twinleaf
Crested Iris
In French
Twinleaf
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Crested Iris
In Greek
Twinleaf
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Crested Iris
In Polish
Twinleaf
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Twinleaf
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Crested Iris. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Crested 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Crested Iris
Season and care of Twinleaf and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Crested Iris Physical Information
Twinleaf and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Crested Iris are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Crested Iris
Care of Twinleaf and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.