Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Iris
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Terrestrial
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
regal geranium
In German
Zwergiris
Regal Geranie
In French
Dwarf Iris
geranium royale
In Spanish
Enano Iris
geranio regia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
gerânio régio
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
regal geranium
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium
Care of Dwarf Iris and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.