Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Europe
  
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Terrestrial
  
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
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
  
H2, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
  
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
  
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
  
Brazilwood Tree
  
In German
Zwergiris
  
Brasil Baum
  
In French
Dwarf Iris
  
Brazilwood Arbre
  
In Spanish
Enano Iris
  
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
  
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
  
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
  
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
  
Brazilwood ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Caesalpinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Caesalpinieae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Brazilwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.