Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
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
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Zwergiris
Blue Lotus
In French
Dwarf Iris
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Blue Lotus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus
Care of Dwarf Iris and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.