Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Melanesia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
बर्फ बुश
In German
Zwergiris
Schnee Bush
In French
Dwarf Iris
neige Bush
In Spanish
Enano Iris
nieve Bush
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
neve de Bush
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Snow Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush
Care of Dwarf Iris and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.