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Dietes bicolour
This clump forming perennial is found naturally in open grassland. It has tall sword-shaped green foliage. Tall stems of large showy pale yellow iris-like flowers with three large chocolate coloured spots, through the spring and summer. Tolerates sunny dry sites and poor soil. Avoid cold frosty sites and sites that get wet in winter. Provides a strong vertical element in the garden. Hardy.
Genus
Dietes
Species
bicolour
Cultivar
Common name
Wild Iris
Family name
Iridaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Immaculate / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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