Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
-
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Ukiuki
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.