Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Types
Bearded Iris
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Mock Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.