Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Canary Islands
Types
Iris
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Parrot's Beak
In German
Zwergiris
Papageienschnabel
In French
Dwarf Iris
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pico de loro
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Parrot's Beak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak
Care of Dwarf Iris and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.