Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Terrestrial
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
candelabra primrose
In German
Zwergiris
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Dwarf Iris
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Primula beesiana
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Dwarf Iris and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.