Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pneumonia, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYDONIA oblonga
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Quince
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
श्रीफल
Dwarf Iris
In German
Quitte
Zwergiris
In French
Coing
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Membrillo
Enano Iris
In Greek
Κυδώνι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Marmelo
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Pigwa
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Quince
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available