Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
Perennial
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
-
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
African Iris
Wintersweet
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Wintersweet
In French
African Iris
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Iris africano
wintersweet
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Iris africano
wintersweet
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Wintersweet
In Latin
African Iris
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Dietes
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of African Iris and Wintersweet
Season and care of African Iris and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Wintersweet Physical Information
African Iris and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Wintersweet are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Wintersweet
Care of African Iris and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.