Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Mahonia
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Mahonia
Dwarf Iris
In German
Mahonia
Zwergiris
In French
Mahonia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Mahonia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Mahonia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
mahonia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Mahonia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Mahonia
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Dwarf Iris. Mahonia has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Mahonia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Mahonia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
