Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
लहसुन
In German
Zwergiris
Knoblauch
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Ajo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
alho
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
czosnek
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Wild Garlic season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic
Care of Dwarf Iris and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.