Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Amethyst Flower
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
नीलम फूल
In German
Zwergiris
Amethyst Blume
In French
Dwarf Iris
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
Enano Iris
amatista flor
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
flor Amethyst
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Amethyst Flower 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 Amethyst Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Amethyst Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower
Care of Dwarf Iris and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.