Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Jumpseed
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
jumpseed
In German
Zwergiris
jumpseed
In French
Dwarf Iris
jumpseed
In Spanish
Enano Iris
jumpseed
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
jumpseed
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
jumpseed
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jumpseed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.