Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zwergiris
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Dwarf Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Iris
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Dwarf Iris and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.