Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Zwergiris
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.