Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southern Africa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Ram's Horn
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
African Iris
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Afrikanische Iris
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
African Iris
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Iris africano
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Iris africano
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Afryki Iris
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and African Iris
Season and care of Ram's Horn and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and African Iris Physical Information
Ram's Horn and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and African Iris are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ram's Horn and African Iris
Care of Ram's Horn and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ram's Horn 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.