Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Zwergiris
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Dwarf Iris
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Nandina enana
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Iridaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nandina 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 Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.