Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
IRIS
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Iris
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Iris
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Iris
In French
papyrus nain
Iris
In Spanish
papiro enano
Iris
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Ίρις
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Íris
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Irys
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Iris
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
