Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Iris
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water deeply about once a 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Tree Mallow
In German
Zwergiris
Baum Mallow
In French
Dwarf Iris
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Enano Iris
árbol de la malva
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Mallow
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.