Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Perennial
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
African Iris
alstroemeria
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Alstroemeria
In French
African Iris
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Iris africano
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Alstroemeria
In Latin
African Iris
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dietes
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Alstroemeria
Season and care of African Iris and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
African Iris and Alstroemeria Physical Information
African Iris and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Alstroemeria are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Iris and Alstroemeria
Care of African Iris and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.