Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Physostegia
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Physostegia
In German
Zwergiris
Physostegia
In French
Dwarf Iris
Physostegia
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Physostegia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Physostegia
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Physostegia
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Physostegia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Physostegia
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Physostegia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Physostegia Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Physostegia are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Physostegia
Care of Dwarf Iris and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.