Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Iris
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Terrestrial
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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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Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
ब्राह्मी
In German
Zwergiris
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Enano Iris
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Brahmi
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
brahmi
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Brahmi
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Brahmi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Brahmi Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Brahmi are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brahmi
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.