Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Bearded Iris
In German
Overcup Oak
Schwertlilie
In French
Overcup Oak
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
bearded Iris
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Oryza
Volunt barbati Iris
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Willow Oak and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Willow Oak and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Bearded Iris
Care of Willow Oak and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow 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.