Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Iris
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Abelia
Dwarf Iris
In German
Abelia
Zwergiris
In French
Abelia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Abelia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Αμπέλια
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Abelia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Abelia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Abelia
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Abelia and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Dwarf Iris. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Abelia and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Abelia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is and Dwarf Iris season is . The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Abelia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Abelia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Care of Abelia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Abelia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia 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.