Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Western United States, California
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Western Redbud
In German
Zwergiris
West Redbud
In French
Dwarf Iris
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Western Redbud season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud
Care of Dwarf Iris and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.