Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Western United States
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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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
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
Clay, 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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Zwergiris
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.