Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Africa
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Physostegia
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Physostegia
African Iris
In German
Physostegia
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Physostegia
African Iris
In Spanish
Physostegia
Iris africano
In Greek
Physostegia
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Iris africano
In Polish
Physostegia
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Physostegia
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Physostegia and African Iris
Season and care of Physostegia and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and African Iris Physical Information
Physostegia and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and African Iris are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Physostegia and African Iris
Care of Physostegia and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia 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.