Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Iris
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sandy areas, Well Drained
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Zwergiris
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
Dwarf Iris
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
Enano Iris
enebro punto azul
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.