Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Eastern Europe
Types
it is a type of ginger
Iris
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Dwarf Iris
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Zwergiris
In French
Ginger Jaune
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Enano Iris
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris
Care of Yellow Ginger and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.