Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
China, Japan
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 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
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Silverthorn
In Hindi
African Iris
Silverthorn
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Silverthorn
In French
African Iris
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Iris africano
Silverthorn
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Silverthorn
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Silverthorn
In Latin
African Iris
Silverthorn
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 Silverthorn
Season and care of African Iris and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Silverthorn Physical Information
African Iris and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Silverthorn are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of African Iris and Silverthorn
Care of African Iris and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.