Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
-
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Silverberry
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Silverberry and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.