Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
China
Types
Iris
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
7, 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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
डोनट पीच
In German
Zwergiris
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Dwarf Iris
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Donut Peach
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Donut Peach
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Donut Peach
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cetoniinae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Donut Peach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach
Care of Dwarf Iris and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.