Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan
Habitat
Terrestrial
Well Drained
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Bluebeard
In German
Zwergiris
Blaubart
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Barba Azul
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Barba Azul
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sinobrody
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bluebeard season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.