Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Broom
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Broom
African Iris
In German
Besen
Afrikanische Iris
In French
balai
African Iris
In Spanish
escoba
Iris africano
In Greek
σκούπα
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
vassoura
Iris africano
In Polish
miotła
Afryki Iris
In Latin
iuniperorum
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Broom and African Iris
Season and care of Broom and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broom and African Iris Physical Information
Broom and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broom and African Iris are as follows:
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broom and African Iris
Care of Broom and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Broom 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.