Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Terrestrial
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fishes
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Zwergiris
Hardy Waterlily
In French
Dwarf Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Hardy Waterlily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Waterlily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hardy Waterlily height is 40.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Dwarf Iris and Hardy Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.