Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
California
Eastern Europe
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Iris
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Toyon
Dwarf Iris
In German
Toyon
Zwergiris
In French
Toyon
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Toyon
Enano Iris
In Greek
Toyon
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Toyon
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Toyon
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Toyon
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Toyon and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Dwarf Iris. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Acidic. 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 Toyon and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Toyon and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Toyon and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Toyon and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Iris
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toyon 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.