Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Dwarf Iris
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Zwergiris
In French
Prunus salicina
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Enano Iris
In Greek
Methley Plum
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Methley Plum
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Methley Plum
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris. Methley Plum doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Methley Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Methley Plum has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. 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 Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris
Care of Methley Plum and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Methley Plum 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.
