Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Perennial
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
African Iris
Silver bells
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Silver bells
In French
African Iris
Silver bells
In Spanish
Iris africano
Silver bells
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Silver bells
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Silver bells
In Latin
African Iris
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Iridaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of African Iris and Silver Bells
Season and care of African Iris and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
African Iris and Silver Bells Physical Information
African Iris and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Silver Bells are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Silver Bells
Care of African Iris and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.