Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Iris
Habitat
Well Drained
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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, Red, Light Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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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
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Nectarine
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
nectarine
Dwarf Iris
In German
Nektarine
Zwergiris
In French
nectarine
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
nectarina
Enano Iris
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
nectarina
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
nektarowy
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
nectarine
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Nectarine and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Nectarine and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Nectarine and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Iris
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine 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.