Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico
Types
Iris
Zinnia elegans
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Zinnia elegans
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
आम Zinnia
In German
Zwergiris
Gemeinsame Zinnia
In French
Dwarf Iris
Zinnia commune
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Zinnia común
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κοινή Zinnia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Zinnia comum
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
wspólna Zinnia
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
commune Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Common Zinnia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Common Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
- Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia
Care of Dwarf Iris and Common Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.