African Iris

Dill

About African Iris and Dill

African Iris

Dill

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Southern Africa

Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Perennial

Fernleaf, Superdukat

Number of Varieties

502

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Light Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Light Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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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

Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Avoid during Pregnancy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

ANETHUM graveolens

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Dill

In Hindi

African Iris

डिल प्लांट

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Dill Pflanze

In French

African Iris

Dill usine

In Spanish

Iris africano

Dill Planta

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

άνηθο φυτών

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Dill Vegetal

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Dill roślin

In Latin

African Iris

Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Apiales

Family

Iridaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Dietes

Anethum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

30090

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Dill

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

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Season and Care of African Iris and Dill

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

African Iris and Dill Physical Information

African Iris and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Dill are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green

Care of African Iris and Dill

Care of African Iris and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.