Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China
Types
Iris
Elaeagnus multiflora
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Goumi
In German
Zwergiris
Goumi
In French
Dwarf Iris
Goumi
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Goumi
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Goumi
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Eau
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Woda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Goumi
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Goumi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Goumi Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Goumi are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Goumi
Care of Dwarf Iris and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.