Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Eastern Europe
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Iris
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
-
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
marchantia
Dwarf Iris
In German
marchantia
Zwergiris
In French
marchantia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Marchantia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Marchantia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Marchantia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Squalus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Liliales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Marchantia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Marchantia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Marchantia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Marchantia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Marchantia flower color:
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Marchantia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Marchantia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marchantia 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.