Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China
Types
Iris
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
MORUS alba
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
White Mulberry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Zwergiris
Weiß Mulberry
In French
Dwarf Iris
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
Enano Iris
White Mulberry
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and White Mulberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.