Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Europe
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Iris
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Zwergiris
In French
Philadelphus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Philadelphus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Philadelphus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris
Care of Mock Orange and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange 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.