Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Iris
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Hydrangea
In German
Zwergiris
Hortensie
In French
Dwarf Iris
Hortensia
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Hortensia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Hortensja
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.