Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Mizuna
In German
Zwergiris
Mizuna
In French
Dwarf Iris
Mizuna
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Mizuna
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Mizuna
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Mizuna
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Mizuna
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Mizuna season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Mizuna Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Mizuna are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Mizuna
Care of Dwarf Iris and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.