Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Iris
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Dill
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
डिल प्लांट
In German
Zwergiris
Dill Pflanze
In French
Dwarf Iris
Dill usine
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Dill Planta
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dill roślin
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dill
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Dill Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dill are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dill
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.