Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Terrestrial
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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, 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
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Anacahuita
In German
Zwergiris
Anacahuita
In French
Dwarf Iris
anacahuita
In Spanish
Enano Iris
anacahuita
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Anacahuita
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Anacahuita
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Boraginales
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Anacahuita season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita
Care of Dwarf Iris and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.