Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico, Caribbean
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
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
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
water on alternate days
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Summer Snapdragon
In German
Zwergiris
Summer Snapdragon
In French
Dwarf Iris
Summer Snapdragon
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Summer Snapdragon
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Summer Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Summer Snapdragon
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Summer Snapdragon
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Summer Snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Summer Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
- Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon
Care of Dwarf Iris and Summer Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.