Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of ginger
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Bearded Iris
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Schwertlilie
In French
Ginger Jaune
Iris barbu
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Iris barbudo
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
bearded Iris
In Polish
żółty Ginger
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.