Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
  
Grasshoppers
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
  
Rosa Arkansana
  
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
  
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
In Hindi
African Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In German
Afrikanische Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In French
African Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Spanish
Iris africano
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Portuguese
Iris africano
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Polish
Afryki Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
In Latin
African Iris
  
Rosa arkansana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Dietes
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of African Iris and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.