Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Malva sylvestris
Iris
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
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
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Common Mallow
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Dwarf Iris
In German
malva neglecta
Zwergiris
In French
malva neglecta
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Enano Iris
In Greek
Malva neglecta
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
neglecta malva
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dwarf Iris season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow 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.