Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
एगुएर
In German
Zwergiris
Aguirre
In French
Dwarf Iris
Aguirre
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Aguirre
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Aguirre
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Aguirre
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Aguirre. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Aguirre 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 Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Aguirre season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Aguirre Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre
Care of Dwarf Iris and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
