Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
India, Mediterranean
Types
Perennial
Punica granatum
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
Punica granatum
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Pomegranate
In Hindi
African Iris
अनार
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Granatapfel
In French
African Iris
Grenade
In Spanish
Iris africano
Granada
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Romã
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Granat
In Latin
African Iris
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Punicoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Pomegranate
Season and care of African Iris and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Pomegranate Physical Information
African Iris and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Pomegranate are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Pomegranate
Care of African Iris and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.