Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Nymphaea alba
In German
Zwergiris
Weiße Seerose
In French
Dwarf Iris
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Iridaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Dwarf Iris and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.