Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
IRIS pumila
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Dwarf Iris
In German
Echte Kamille
Zwergiris
In French
Matricaria recutita
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Enano Iris
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Irideae
Properties of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris
Care of German Chamomile and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done 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 German Chamomile 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.