Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
North America
Types
Perennial
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
African Iris
Chokecherry
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Chokecherry
In French
African Iris
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Iris africano
Chokecherry
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Chokecherry
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Chokecherry
In Latin
African Iris
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Chokecherry
Season and care of African Iris and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Chokecherry Physical Information
African Iris and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Chokecherry are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of African Iris and Chokecherry
Care of African Iris and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.