Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Terrestrial
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
winter daphne
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
winter daphne
In German
Zwergiris
Daphne odora
In French
Dwarf Iris
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Daphne odora
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Daphne odora
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Daphne odora
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne
Care of Dwarf Iris and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
