Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
America
Types
Iris
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Terrestrial
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Skin irritation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Zwergiris
Zucchini
In French
Dwarf Iris
Courgette
In Spanish
Enano Iris
calabacín
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
abobrinha
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kabaczek
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Zucchini
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Zucchini season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Zucchini Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Zucchini are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Zucchini
Care of Dwarf Iris and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.