Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Iris
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Terrestrial
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
American Beech
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Zwergiris
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Dwarf Iris
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
faia americano
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and American Beech
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and American Beech season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and American Beech Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and American Beech are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and American Beech
Care of Dwarf Iris and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.