Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Iris
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
firethorn
In German
Zwergiris
firethorn
In French
Dwarf Iris
firethorn
In Spanish
Enano Iris
firethorn
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
firethorn
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
firethorn
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
firethorn
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Firethorn
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Firethorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Firethorn Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Firethorn are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Firethorn
Care of Dwarf Iris and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.