Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Gold, Brown
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
Dwarf Iris
In German
Palm Sedge
Zwergiris
In French
Palm Sedge
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Enano Iris
In Greek
Palm Sedge
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris. Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Palm Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Palm Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris
Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.
