Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Red
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Peregrina
Dwarf Iris
In German
Peregrina
Zwergiris
In French
Peregrina
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Peregrina
Enano Iris
In Greek
Peregrina
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Peregrina
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Peregrina
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Peregrina and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Peregrina and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Peregrina and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Peregrina and Dwarf Iris
Care of Peregrina and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peregrina 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.