Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
orchards, Subtropical climates
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Tatsoi
In German
Zwergiris
Tatsoi
In French
Dwarf Iris
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Tatsoi
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Tatsoi
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Tatsoi
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tatsoi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.