Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
  
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
  
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
-9999
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
  
IRIS
  
Common Name
Gardenia
  
Iris
  
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
  
Iris
  
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
  
Iris
  
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
  
Iris
  
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
  
Iris
  
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
  
Ίρις
  
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
  
Íris
  
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
  
Irys
  
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
  
Iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rubiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Rubiaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Gardenia
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Gardenieae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Iris
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.