Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Iris
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Smokebush
Dwarf Iris
In German
Smokebush
Zwergiris
In French
Smokebush
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Smokebush
Enano Iris
In Greek
Smokebush
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Smokebush
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Smokebush
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Smokebush and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Smokebush and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Smokebush and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Smokebush and Dwarf Iris
Care of Smokebush and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush 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 Smokebush 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.