Nannyberry

African Iris

About Nannyberry and African Iris

Nannyberry

African Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Southern Africa

Types

Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush

Perennial

Number of Varieties

250

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-88-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm61.30 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Ethnobotanic

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Root

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIBURNUM lentago

DIETES bicolor

Common Name

Nannyberry

African iris, Fortnight lily

In Hindi

Nannyberry

African Iris

In German

Nannyberry

Afrikanische Iris

In French

alisier

African Iris

In Spanish

Nannyberry

Iris africano

In Greek

Nannyberry

Αφρικανική Iris

In Portuguese

Nannyberry

Iris africano

In Polish

Nannyberry

Afryki Iris

In Latin

Nannyberry

African Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Asparagales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Viburnum

Dietes

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

50300

1 27800

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Properties of Nannyberry and African Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Nannyberry and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Nannyberry and African Iris. Nannyberry doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Nannyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Nannyberry has allergic reactions like and African Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Nannyberry and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Nannyberry and African Iris

Season and care of Nannyberry and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Nannyberry and African Iris Physical Information

Nannyberry and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and African Iris are as follows:

Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Nannyberry and African Iris

Care of Nannyberry and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.