Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Iris
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Ayers Pear
In German
Zwergiris
Ayers Birne
In French
Dwarf Iris
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Ayers pera
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.