Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Perennial
Habitat
Grassland
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Sun Star
African Iris
In German
Sun Star
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Sun Star
African Iris
In Spanish
Sun Star
Iris africano
In Greek
Sun Star
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Iris africano
In Polish
Sun Star
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Sun Star
African Iris
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Dietes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Sun Star and African Iris
Season and care of Sun Star and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and African Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and African Iris Physical Information
Sun Star and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and African Iris are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sun Star and African Iris
Care of Sun Star and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sun Star 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.