Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Gobur champ
In German
Zwergiris
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Dwarf Iris and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.