IRIS: Garden Companion

Name: IRIS: Garden Companion
Rating: 4.6 (1910 reviews)
Author: Crocus

Plant ID, care & community

Only for iPhone

Free

1.9K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Lifestyle
Developer

Crocus
Language

EN
English
Size

47.7
MB

iPhone

Free gardening app from Crocus. Identify plants, get care advice, talk to real experts, and grow with a community that loves plants as much as you do. The free app for plant lovers and gardeners of every level! Whether you’re growing your first houseplant or managing an allotment, Iris helps you care, learn, and connect — all completely free to use. Built by Crocus, the UK’s most trusted gardening brand, Iris combines over 20 years of plant expertise with smart technology and a friendly community of gardeners. Key Features Plant Identification Advanced photo recognition that identifies any plant in seconds Care advice and growing guides for thousands of species Share your discoveries with the community Plant Care & Reminders Monthly care tips and watering reminders Seasonal planners and tutorials from gardening experts Companion planting and design ideas Real Plant Doctors Get personalised help from live plant experts Advice on pests, soil, pruning, design and more Support for both houseplants and outdoor gardens Community & Inspiration Share your garden photos, questions and ideas Connect with fellow plant lovers and expert gardeners Weekly inspiration, articles and videos Garden Finder Explore gardens across the UK In partnership with the National Garden Scheme Over 5,000 Plants to Discover Browse and learn about thousands of plants Add favourites for reminders and care tips Buy directly from Crocus, the UK’s leading online garden centre Join thousands of gardeners growing with Iris. Your plants, your community, your garden — all in one place.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

1.9K Ratings

The most calming and informative app on my phone!
22/04/2024

YorkshireJen
I found Iris through the Crocus Gardening website, I expected it to be like some of the other gardening apps I’d previously downloaded and subsequently deleted, it’s not. Iris is a platform for anyone with an interest in plants or gardening. It’s inclusive, simple to use and holds a wealth of information in addition to the most friendly community. The user can be as active as they wish within the community but trust me, you’re missing out if you don’t get involved! You’ll receive a warm welcome alongside praise, tricks and tips from others passionate about their plants. Iris has built in plant identification software, perfect for helping you work out what’s what and you can build a library of all the plants you own and receive care tips to ensure your collection continues to thrive. The app is packed full of articles about every kind of plant or flower you could imagine and this cleverly links through to the Crocus Gardening website if you decide you want to boost your collection, but this does not feel forced or like a ‘sales pitch’ in any way. It’s like a gardening magazine subscription, except it’s free! It’s abundantly clear that a huge of amount of thought and effort has been put into developing and maintaining this app and it is a much welcomed alternative to social media. Finally a positive and productive use of my phone. Keep up the great work guys!

Developer Response
Hi Jen, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your honest thoughts about the app, it is great to know wee are on the right track!! Happy planting this spring! Iris Team
The most calming and informative app on my phone!
22/04/2024

YorkshireJen

I found Iris through the Crocus Gardening website, I expected it to be like some of the other gardening apps I’d previously downloaded and subsequently deleted, it’s not. Iris is a platform for anyone with an interest in plants or gardening. It’s inclusive, simple to use and holds a wealth of information in addition to the most friendly community. The user can be as active as they wish within the community but trust me, you’re missing out if you don’t get involved! You’ll receive a warm welcome alongside praise, tricks and tips from others passionate about their plants. Iris has built in plant identification software, perfect for helping you work out what’s what and you can build a library of all the plants you own and receive care tips to ensure your collection continues to thrive. The app is packed full of articles about every kind of plant or flower you could imagine and this cleverly links through to the Crocus Gardening website if you decide you want to boost your collection, but this does not feel forced or like a ‘sales pitch’ in any way. It’s like a gardening magazine subscription, except it’s free! It’s abundantly clear that a huge of amount of thought and effort has been put into developing and maintaining this app and it is a much welcomed alternative to social media. Finally a positive and productive use of my phone. Keep up the great work guys!
Developer Response 01/05/2024
Hi Jen, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your honest thoughts about the app, it is great to know wee are on the right track!! Happy planting this spring! Iris Team
Room for improvement but a good idea
28/09/2021

Sau V
Great app but we need lot more…Connect search with multiple databases not just Crocus, use better search engine which can predict/ suggest alternatives in case of a spelling error, interface could be significantly more intuitive and clearer with better hierarchy, allow future expansion capabilities to add Lidar scans, garden orientations and almost be able to geolocate plants.People will fill your data base with loads of information from buying capacities to preferences…data is value!Fantastic start, brilliant idea but lot to be desired!

Developer Response
Hi Sau, thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! We'll take it on board for future development. All the best, the Iris team
Room for improvement but a good idea
28/09/2021

Sau V

Great app but we need lot more…Connect search with multiple databases not just Crocus, use better search engine which can predict/ suggest alternatives in case of a spelling error, interface could be significantly more intuitive and clearer with better hierarchy, allow future expansion capabilities to add Lidar scans, garden orientations and almost be able to geolocate plants.People will fill your data base with loads of information from buying capacities to preferences…data is value!Fantastic start, brilliant idea but lot to be desired!
Developer Response 06/10/2021
Hi Sau, thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! We'll take it on board for future development. All the best, the Iris team
A great app with some teething problems
04/05/2022

spirfire17
I’ve been looking for an app for a while that can provide personalised gardening care guides and it’s great to see Crocus providing this for free. The advice seems sound and the pictures of each plant you’ve saved are really useful. I do find the search function a little clunky though, a search for ‘bluebells’ brings up nothing; you have to go off and find the Latin name to search. If there’s the slightest typo in any of these Latin names (easily done when trying to type on a phone) the search draws a blank, rather than making a best guess. I’m sure these things will improve in time, and it’s not to take away from the huge endeavour of converting all this knowledge into a really useful app, but with some tweaks this app could be amazing.
A great app with some teething problems
04/05/2022

spirfire17

I’ve been looking for an app for a while that can provide personalised gardening care guides and it’s great to see Crocus providing this for free. The advice seems sound and the pictures of each plant you’ve saved are really useful. I do find the search function a little clunky though, a search for ‘bluebells’ brings up nothing; you have to go off and find the Latin name to search. If there’s the slightest typo in any of these Latin names (easily done when trying to type on a phone) the search draws a blank, rather than making a best guess. I’m sure these things will improve in time, and it’s not to take away from the huge endeavour of converting all this knowledge into a really useful app, but with some tweaks this app could be amazing.
Brilliant garden App
25/03/2024

Janette/Jini
IRIS is a fabulous gardening App for beginners and experts alike, connecting like minded gardeners all over the country. You can share all your plant triumphs and disasters in one easy to use App. You can tap into a wealth of ideas and knowledge, along with plant ID, gardens to visit, personalised plant care guides, How To guides and more. Support from the team at Crocus plant supplies who are RHS Gold Medal winners multiple times, is invaluable. Users also have access to the plantdoctor for all plant based questions. If you’re mad about plants and gardening this is the App for you.

Developer Response
Hi Jini, this is a marvellous review. Thank you for your kind words and I am so pleased that you are making the most of all of the features we have built. We have lots more to come this year so please keep your eyes peeled. Happy Spring! Iris Team
Brilliant garden App
25/03/2024

Janette/Jini

IRIS is a fabulous gardening App for beginners and experts alike, connecting like minded gardeners all over the country. You can share all your plant triumphs and disasters in one easy to use App. You can tap into a wealth of ideas and knowledge, along with plant ID, gardens to visit, personalised plant care guides, How To guides and more. Support from the team at Crocus plant supplies who are RHS Gold Medal winners multiple times, is invaluable. Users also have access to the plantdoctor for all plant based questions. If you’re mad about plants and gardening this is the App for you.
Developer Response 02/04/2024
Hi Jini, this is a marvellous review. Thank you for your kind words and I am so pleased that you are making the most of all of the features we have built. We have lots more to come this year so please keep your eyes peeled. Happy Spring! Iris Team

Freshly watered and bug-free A few quiet improvements to keep Iris blooming nicely.

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