Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Bearded Iris
In German
West Redbud
Schwertlilie
In French
Redbud Western
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
bearded Iris
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Western Cercis
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Western Redbud and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Western Redbud and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Bearded Iris
Care of Western Redbud and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Western Redbud 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.