Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Terrestrial
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Zwergiris
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry
Care of Dwarf Iris and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.