Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe
Morocco
Types
Iris
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
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
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Toadflax
In German
Zwergiris
Toadflax
In French
Dwarf Iris
Toadflax
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Toadflax
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Linária
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Toadflax
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Antirrhineae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Toadflax
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Toadflax season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Toadflax Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Toadflax are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Toadflax
Care of Dwarf Iris and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.