Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Iris
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Terrestrial
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
White Currant
In German
Zwergiris
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Dwarf Iris
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Enano Iris
grosella blanca
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
white currant
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
groselha-branca
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and White Currant
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and White Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and White Currant Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and White Currant are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Currant
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.