Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Bearded Iris
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Schwertlilie
In French
Géranium zonal
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Iris barbudo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
bearded Iris
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.