Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
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
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, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Silverthorn
In German
Zwergiris
Silverthorn
In French
Dwarf Iris
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Silverthorn
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Silverthorn
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Silverthorn
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Silverthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn
Care of Dwarf Iris and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
