Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
Terrestrial
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Dutch Iris
In German
Zwergiris
Dutch Iris
In French
Dwarf Iris
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Dutch Iris
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dutch Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.