Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Perennial
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
SALIX alba
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
White Willow
In Hindi
African Iris
White Willow
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Oiite Oilloo
In French
African Iris
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Iris africano
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Iris africano
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Afryki Iris
wierzba biała
In Latin
African Iris
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and White Willow
Season and care of African Iris and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and White Willow Physical Information
African Iris and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and White Willow are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and White Willow
Care of African Iris and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.