Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe
Types
Perennial
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Skin irritation
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Turnip
In Hindi
African Iris
शलजम
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Rübe
In French
African Iris
Navet
In Spanish
Iris africano
Nabo
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Nabo
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Rzepa
In Latin
African Iris
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Turnip
Season and care of African Iris and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Turnip Physical Information
African Iris and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Turnip are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Turnip
Care of African Iris and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.