Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern United States
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
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
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
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, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Dogs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
चक्र फूल
In German
Zwergiris
Sternanis
In French
Dwarf Iris
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Anís estrellado
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Star Anise
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Anyż
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Illiciales
Family
Iridaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Illicioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Star Anise
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Star Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Star Anise Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Star Anise are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Dwarf Iris and Star Anise
Care of Dwarf Iris and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.