Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Turkey
Types
Iris
Carillon, Temple Bells
Habitat
Terrestrial
Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 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
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DIGITALIS grandiflora
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Large Yellow Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
पीला Foxglove
In German
Zwergiris
Gelber Fingerhut
In French
Dwarf Iris
Digitale Jaune
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Foxglove amarillo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κίτρινο Foxglove
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Foxglove amarelo
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
żółty naparstnica
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Yellow Foxglove
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Yellow Foxglove doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yellow Foxglove 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 Yellow Foxglove and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Foxglove season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Foxglove is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Yellow Foxglove is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yellow Foxglove height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Yellow Foxglove flower color: Light Yellow and Brown
- Yellow Foxglove leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove
Care of Dwarf Iris and Yellow Foxglove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Foxglove pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Foxglove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.