Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Iris-Tall Bearded
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Beverly Sills Iris planta
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots