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Dietes iridioides
This clump forming perennial is found naturally in dry bushland. It has tall sword-shaped green foliagewhich grows into a spreading fan. Tall stems of large showy white iris-like flowers with marked blue and orange-yellow markings 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.foliage.
Genus
Dietes
Species
iridioides
Cultivar
Common name
Wild Iris
Family name
Iridaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
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
Where to buy our plants