Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Zwergiris
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Dwarf Iris
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Enano Iris
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ram's Horn has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ram's Horn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.