Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Iris
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
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
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Abelia
In German
Zwergiris
Abelia
In French
Dwarf Iris
Abelia
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Abelia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Abelia
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Abelia
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Abelia. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Abelia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Iris and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Abelia
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Abelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Abelia Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Abelia are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Abelia
Care of Dwarf Iris and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.