Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Perennial
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Common Rue
In Hindi
African Iris
Hydrangea
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Hortensie
In French
African Iris
Hortensia
In Spanish
Iris africano
Hortensia
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Hortênsia
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Hortensja
In Latin
African Iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of African Iris and Common Rue
Season and care of African Iris and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Common Rue Physical Information
African Iris and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Common Rue are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of African Iris and Common Rue
Care of African Iris and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.