Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
Iris
Aesculus parviflora
Habitat
Terrestrial
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Zwergiris
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Enano Iris
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.