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

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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

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