Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Asia
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
biznaga
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris
Care of Bishop's Weed and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.