Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
pinkroot
In German
Zwergiris
Spigelia
In French
Dwarf Iris
Spigelia
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Spigelia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Spigelia
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Spigelia
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pinkroot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.