Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southern Africa
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Winter heath
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
African Iris
In German
Alpine Heath
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Alpine Heath
African Iris
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Iris africano
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Iris africano
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Alpini Heath
African Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and African Iris
Season and care of Alpine Heath and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and African Iris Physical Information
Alpine Heath and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and African Iris are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Alpine Heath and African Iris
Care of Alpine Heath and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.