Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
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 green, Silver
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Bearded Iris
In German
russische Olive
Schwertlilie
In French
Olive russe
Iris barbu
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Olive russo
bearded Iris
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Russian Olive
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Russian Olive and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Russian Olive and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Bearded Iris
Care of Russian Olive and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.