Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
-
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Schneeflocke
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Flocon de neige
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Aureus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.