Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Perennial
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Russian Olive
In Hindi
African Iris
रूस ओलिव
In German
Afrikanische Iris
russische Olive
In French
African Iris
Olive russe
In Spanish
Iris africano
oliva ruso
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Olive russo
In Polish
Afryki Iris
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
African Iris
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Russian Olive
Season and care of African Iris and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Russian Olive Physical Information
African Iris and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Russian Olive are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of African Iris and Russian Olive
Care of African Iris and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.