Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Sourwood
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Sourwood
In German
Zwergiris
Sourwood
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sourwood
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Sourwood
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Sourwood
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sourwood
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Sourwood. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sourwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Sourwood Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.