Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Iris
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
Terrestrial
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
silky cornel
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Kinnikinnick
In German
Zwergiris
Kinnikinnick
In French
Dwarf Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kinnikinnick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.