Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Dark Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Sour cherry
In German
Zwergiris
Sauerkirsche
In French
Dwarf Iris
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Ginja
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
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 Sour Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
