Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico
Types
Not Available
lucky clover is a type of clover
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Lucky Clover
In German
Zwergiris
Glücksklee
In French
Dwarf Iris
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Enano Iris
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Lucky Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Lucky Clover season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover
Care of Dwarf Iris and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.