Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Bearded Iris
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
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
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Dutch Iris
In German
russische Olive
Dutch Iris
In French
Olive russe
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Dutch Iris
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Russian Olive
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots