Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Habitat
Terrestrial
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-6
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
नवलकोल
In German
Zwergiris
Kohlrabi
In French
Dwarf Iris
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kalarepa
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kohlrabi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.