Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Dwarf Iris
In German
Magnolienbaum
Zwergiris
In French
magnolia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
magnólia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris
Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.