Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Iris
Malus domestica
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Malus domestica Spartan
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Spartan Apple
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Spartan Apple
In German
Zwergiris
Spartan Apple
In French
Dwarf Iris
Spartan Apple
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Spartan Apple
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Spartan Apple
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Spartan Apple
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Spartan Apple
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Spartan Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Spartan Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Spartan Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Spartan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spartan Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Spartan Apple flower color: White
- Spartan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple
Care of Dwarf Iris and Spartan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spartan Apple 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 Spartan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.