Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Iris
Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus waimeae
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Zwergiris
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
Dwarf Iris
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
hibisco blanco
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Hibiscus album
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 White Hibiscus
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and White Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus
Care of Dwarf Iris and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.