Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Iris
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Zwergiris
Rhabarber
In French
Dwarf Iris
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Ruibarbo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Rabarbar
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Rhubarb season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb
Care of Dwarf Iris and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.