Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe
Habitat
Terrestrial
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, 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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Lonicera periclymenum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
honeysuckle
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
honeysuckle
In German
Zwergiris
Geißblatt
In French
Dwarf Iris
Chèvrefeuille
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Madreselva
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Αιγόκλημα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Madressilva
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Wiciokrzew
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
CISSANTHEMOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Honeysuckle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
- Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle
Care of Dwarf Iris and Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season 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 Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.