Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
herbaceous annuals
Iris
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
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 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pelargonium
Zwergiris
In French
pélargonium
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
pelargonium
Enano Iris
In Greek
Pelargonium
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
pelargonia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Pelargonium
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris
Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.