African Iris

Coriander

About African Iris and Coriander

African Iris

Coriander

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Southern Africa

Eastern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Perennial

Number of Varieties

503

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites

Allergy

Skin irritation

Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

CORIANDRUM sativum

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Cilantro, Coriander

In Hindi

African Iris

धनिया

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Koriander

In French

African Iris

Coriandre

In Spanish

Iris africano

Cilantro

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Κολίανδρο

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Coentro

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Kolendra

In Latin

African Iris

coriandrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Apiales

Family

Iridaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Dietes

Coriandrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Coriandreae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Apioideae

Number of Species

3003

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Coriander

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Coriander? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Coriander. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Coriander doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Coriander has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Coriander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Coriander

Season and care of African Iris and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coriander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coriander is Neutral.

African Iris and Coriander Physical Information

African Iris and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Coriander are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of African Iris and Coriander

Care of African Iris and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.