Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Applemint Tree
In German
Zwergiris
Applemint Baum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Applemint
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Applemint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Applemint Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Applemint are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Applemint
Care of Dwarf Iris and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.