Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Australia
Types
Iris
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
when new, water every week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Swordfern
In German
Zwergiris
Sword Fern
In French
Dwarf Iris
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Enano Iris
helecho espada
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
espada Fern
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Iridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Swordfern
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Swordfern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Swordfern Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Swordfern
Care of Dwarf Iris and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.