Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ERICA carnea
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Winter heath
In Hindi
African Iris
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Alpine Heath
In French
African Iris
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Iris africano
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Alpine Heath
In Latin
African Iris
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Alpine Heath
Season and care of African Iris and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Alpine Heath Physical Information
African Iris and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Alpine Heath are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Alpine Heath
Care of African Iris and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.