Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Iris
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
malva neglecta
In German
Zwergiris
malva neglecta
In French
Dwarf Iris
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Malva neglecta
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
malva neglecta
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow
Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.