Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
henbit deadnettle
In German
Zwergiris
henbit deadnettle
In French
Dwarf Iris
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Enano Iris
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Dwarf Iris and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.