Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
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Types
Quercus lobata
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Bearded Iris
In German
Tal Eiche
Schwertlilie
In French
Oak Valley
Iris barbu
In Spanish
valle del roble
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Valley Oak
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
vale Oak
bearded Iris
In Polish
Dolina Oak
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Oak vallis
Volunt barbati Iris
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Valley Oak and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Valley Oak and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Valley Oak and Bearded Iris
Care of Valley Oak and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Valley Oak 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.