Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Wood
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
African Iris
Wilga
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Pirol
In French
African Iris
loriot
In Spanish
Iris africano
oriol
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Iris africano
papa-figos
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Wilga
In Latin
African Iris
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Wilga
Season and care of African Iris and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Wilga Physical Information
African Iris and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Wilga are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Wilga
Care of African Iris and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.