Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
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
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Joshua Tree
In German
Zwergiris
Joshua Tree
In French
Dwarf Iris
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Joshua Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree
Care of Dwarf Iris and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.