Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-6
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Zwergiris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Dwarf Iris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Dwarf Iris and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.