Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
China
Habitat
Terrestrial
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Yellow 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Zwergiris
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.