Dietes sp. (Wild Iris) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Dietes sp.

Common names: Wild Iris, Fairy Iris, African Iris

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowers
Dietes bicolor and Dietes grandiflora
Dietes bicolor and Dietes grandiflora (Wild Iris, Fairy Iris, African Iris)- striking, low-maintenance blooms that bring elegance and structure to any garden.


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Dietes sp. - African Iris

Dietes - African Iris - is a stunning, exotic beauty! Bold white petals with striking golden streaks and a delicate lavender crest at the center. Dietes is hardy, drought-tolerant, and an unstoppable bloomer in warm climates. Once established, it practically takes care of itself, thriving in poor soils, full sun, and even partial shade. The tough, sword-like foliage adds a sleek, architectural touch to gardens, and the flowers? Oh, they keep coming! They bloom in cycles, each lasting just a day but quickly replaced by new ones - like a floral fireworks show that never stops. Perfect for landscaping, borders, or mass plantings, Dietes brings an effortless, low-maintenance elegance to your garden. If you want something tough, beautiful, and always blooming, this is the plant to have!

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$19.95