Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Iris
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Habitat
Terrestrial
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SALIX caprea
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
pussy willow
In German
Zwergiris
Pussyweide
In French
Dwarf Iris
pussy willow
In Spanish
Enano Iris
cola de gato
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
salgueiro
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Pussy Willow
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
pussy salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pussy Willow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pussy Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pussy Willow pruning is done 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 Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.