Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Europe
Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Iris
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Viola
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Viola
Dwarf Iris
In German
Viola
Zwergiris
In French
Alto
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Viola
Enano Iris
In Greek
Βιόλα
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Viola
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Altówka
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Viola
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Violaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Violoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Viola and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Viola and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Viola and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Viola and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Viola and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Viola and Dwarf Iris
Care of Viola and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola 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 Viola 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.