Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Iris
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Terrestrial
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Texas Madrone
In German
Zwergiris
Texas Madrone
In French
Dwarf Iris
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Texas Madrone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone
Care of Dwarf Iris and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.