Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Iris
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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, H1, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Pot Marigold
In German
Zwergiris
Ringelblume
In French
Dwarf Iris
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Caléndula
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
pot Marigold
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pot Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.