Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Iris
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Terrestrial
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
रूस ओलिव
In German
Zwergiris
russische Olive
In French
Dwarf Iris
Olive russe
In Spanish
Enano Iris
oliva ruso
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Olive russo
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Russian Olive season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive
Care of Dwarf Iris and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.