Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Dwarf Iris
In German
Gomphrena
Zwergiris
In French
Gomphrena
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Enano Iris
In Greek
Gomphrena
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Gomphrena
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Gomphrena
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris
Care of Gomphrena and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.