Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Dwarf Iris
In German
Kornelkirsche
Zwergiris
In French
cornouiller
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Enano Iris
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Iris Dwarf
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry 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.