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Dietes grandiflora

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

This clump forming perennial is found naturally in open grassland. It has tall sword-shaped green foliage. Tall stems of large showy white iris-like flowers with marked mauve 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.

Genus

Dietes

Species grandiflora

Cultivar

Common name

Wild Iris

Family name

Iridaceae

Place of origin

South Africa

DETAILS

Height

70 cm

Width

50 cm

(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 / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate light frost only

Garden Style

Structure / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Perennials