Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Allium tricoccum burdickii, Allium tricoccum tricoccum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light 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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Emetic, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ALLIUM tricoccum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Ramps, Wild Leek, Wild Garlic
In German
Zwergiris
Rampen
In French
Dwarf Iris
rampes
In Spanish
Enano Iris
rampas
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ράμπες
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
rampas
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
pochylnie
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
aggerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Ramps
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Ramps is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Ramps Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ramps season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Ramps is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Ramps is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Ramps Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Ramps physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ramps height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Ramps are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ramps
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ramps include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramps 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 Ramps needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.