Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Iris
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Zwergiris
Margerite
In French
Dwarf Iris
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Enano Iris
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
piwonie
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Dwarf Iris and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.