Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Iris
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Terrestrial
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Zwergiris
Fichten
In French
Dwarf Iris
Picea
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Picea
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Spruce
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Picea
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Świerk
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.