Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BROMELIA
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Heart-of-flame
In German
Zwergiris
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Dwarf Iris
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Heart of Flame season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame
Care of Dwarf Iris and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
