Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Canada
Types
Iris
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Zwergiris
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Iridoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.