Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Terrestrial
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Flowering Quince
In German
Zwergiris
Flowering Quince
In French
Dwarf Iris
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Flowering Quince
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Flowering Quince season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince
Care of Dwarf Iris and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.