Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Dwarf Iris
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Zwergiris
In French
gainier du Canada
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Enano Iris
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.