Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Dwarf Iris
In German
Bahia Grass
Zwergiris
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Enano Iris
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
bahia herba
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris
Care of Bahia Grass and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass 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.
