Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Glossy abelia
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Abelia
African Iris
In German
Abelia
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Abelia
African Iris
In Spanish
Abelia
Iris africano
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Abelia
Iris africano
In Polish
Abelia
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Abelia
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and African Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Abelia and African Iris. Abelia doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and African Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and African Iris
Season and care of Abelia and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and African Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and African Iris Physical Information
Abelia and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and African Iris are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Abelia and African Iris
Care of Abelia and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.