Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Iris
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Zwergiris
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Dwarf Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.