Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Asia
Types
Iris
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Terrestrial
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
green hosta
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
green hosta
In German
Zwergiris
Funkie
In French
Dwarf Iris
plantain lily
In Spanish
Enano Iris
lirio de plátano
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
lírio banana
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
babki lilia
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Green Hosta season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta
Care of Dwarf Iris and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.