Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
United States, California
Types
Iris
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Terrestrial
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
घाटी ओक
In German
Zwergiris
Tal Eiche
In French
Dwarf Iris
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Enano Iris
valle del roble
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
vale Oak
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Oak vallis
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Valley Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak
Care of Dwarf Iris and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.