Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Sassafras
In Hindi
African Iris
Sassafras
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Sassafras
In French
African Iris
Sassafras
In Spanish
Iris africano
Sasafrás
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Iris africano
sassafrás
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Sassafras
In Latin
African Iris
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Iridaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Irideae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Sassafras
Season and care of African Iris and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Sassafras Physical Information
African Iris and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Sassafras are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Sassafras
Care of African Iris and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.