Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Europe
Types
Aesculus glabra
Iris
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Dwarf Iris
In German
Ohio buckeye
Zwergiris
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Enano Iris
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.