Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Eastern Europe
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Iris
Habitat
agricultural areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Do not water excessively
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Dwarf Iris
In German
Zucchini
Zwergiris
In French
Courgette
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
calabacín
Enano Iris
In Greek
κολοκύθι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Kabaczek
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
zucchini
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Zucchini and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Dwarf Iris season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Zucchini and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Zucchini and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Zucchini and Dwarf Iris
Care of Zucchini and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.