Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bearded Iris
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silver Birch
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Weißbirke
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silver Birch
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silver Birch
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Silver Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.