Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Iris
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Terrestrial
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Cordia subcordata
In German
Zwergiris
Cordia subcordata
In French
Dwarf Iris
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Kou
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Kou season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Kou Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Kou are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kou
Care of Dwarf Iris and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.