Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southern Africa
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
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, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
African Iris
In German
Echte Kamille
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Matricaria recutita
African Iris
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Iris africano
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Iris africano
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
African Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Irideae
Properties of German Chamomile and African Iris
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and African Iris? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and African Iris. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and African Iris has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Chamomile and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and African Iris
Season and care of German Chamomile and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and African Iris Physical Information
German Chamomile and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and African Iris are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of German Chamomile and African Iris
Care of German Chamomile and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer German Chamomile 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.