Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
India, Iran
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Asafoetida
In German
Zwergiris
asafoetida
In French
Dwarf Iris
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Asa fétida
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Asafoetida
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Asafoetida
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Asafoetida season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida
Care of Dwarf Iris and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.