Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Sawblade
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Sawblade
In German
Zwergiris
Sawblade
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sawblade
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Dyckia piña
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Sawblade
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sawblade
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Bromeliales
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Sawblade. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sawblade 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 Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sawblade season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Sawblade Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.