Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Zwergiris
Laub- Cattail
In French
Dwarf Iris
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Dwarf Iris and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.