Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Well Drained
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Figwort
In German
Zwergiris
figwort
In French
Dwarf Iris
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Enano Iris
figwort
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
figwort
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
figwort
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
figwort
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Umber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Iridaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Figwort. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Figwort has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Figwort
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Figwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Figwort Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Figwort are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Figwort
Care of Dwarf Iris and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.