Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
-
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Dwarf Iris
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Zwergiris
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Enano Iris
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris
Care of Black Mulberry and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.