Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Europe
Types
Paspalum vaginatum
Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 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
Green, White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
Dwarf Iris
In German
Seashore Paspalum
Zwergiris
In French
Seashore Paspalum
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Paspalum
Enano Iris
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Paspalum maris
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris. Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Seashore Paspalum does not have fragrant flowers. Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum 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.