Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Iris
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
IRIS pumila
Common Name
White Willow
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
White Willow
Dwarf Iris
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Zwergiris
In French
Le saule blanc
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Enano Iris
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
wierzba biała
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Populus alba
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Salicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of White Willow and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
White Willow and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
White Willow and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of White Willow and Dwarf Iris
Care of White Willow and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow 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.