Dietes sp. (Wild Iris)

Dietes sp. (Wild Iris) white purple and yellow flower close up for garden interest
Dietes sp. (Wild Iris) flower with white petals purple markings and yellow accents in center.
Dietes bicolor and Dietes grandiflora

Botanical name: Dietes sp.

Common names: Wild Iris, Fairy Iris, African Iris

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

These are evergreen perennials with spreading fans of stiff, leathery sword shaped leaves. The upright clumps of leaves are held in a vertical fanlike plane and they spread on creeping rhizomes. The flowering stalks are branched and stiffly wiry, bearing irislike flowers throughout spring and summer. Grow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun.

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