Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
bay laurel
In German
Zwergiris
Lorbeer
In French
Dwarf Iris
laurier
In Spanish
Enano Iris
laurel
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
louro
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
wawrzynu
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Iridaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bay Laurel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
