Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
United States, Canada
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
POKEBERRY
In German
Zwergiris
Kermesbeere
In French
Dwarf Iris
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pokeberry
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
alkiermes
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pokeberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.