Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Silverberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.