Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Habitat
Terrestrial
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
pennywort
In German
Zwergiris
Wassernabel
In French
Dwarf Iris
pennywort
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Centella
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
pennywort
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
conchelo
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
wąkrota
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Pennywort. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pennywort 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 Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pennywort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Pennywort Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.