Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Peregrina
In German
Zwergiris
Peregrina
In French
Dwarf Iris
Peregrina
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Peregrina
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Peregrina
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Peregrina
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Peregrina
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Peregrina season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Peregrina Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Peregrina are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Dwarf Iris and Peregrina
Care of Dwarf Iris and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.