Dietes iridioides Dieiri Paroo Lily, African Iris, Cape Iris, Fortnight Lily, Morea Iris 70mm
Dietes iridioides Dieiri Paroo Lily, African Iris, Cape Iris, Fortnight Lily, Morea Iris 70mm

Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dietes iridioides Paroo Lily, African Iris, Cape Iris, Fortnight Lily, Morea Iris,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Hedging / Screening Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Dietes iridioides, commonly known as African iris, is an evergreen perennial plant native to southern Africa. Dietes iridioides is popular for its attractive and sword-like leaves that form dense clumps. The foliage is dark green and arching, providing an architectural element to the landscape. The plant produces stunning, iris-like flowers on tall stalks during the spring and summer months. The flowers are white with yellow and violet markings, adding a splash of color to the garden. Dietes iridioides is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade and a variety of soil types. It is often used as a border plant, in mass plantings, or in mixed perennial beds, adding beauty and texture to outdoor spaces. Grows to approx. 60cm-1m H x 60-90cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Groundcover, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
