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    Dietes iridioides

    Also Known As

    • African Iris
    • Cape Iris
    • Fortnight Lily
    • Moraea Iris
    • Wild Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 24'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Dietes iridioides plant details

    Dietes iridioides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dietes iridioides

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dietes iridioides

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: lean

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Plant above water line

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Perfectly formed iris-like white blooms that are touched with yellow and brown centers are borne on tall spikes from spring to fall. Beautiful dark green fans of sword shaped foliage. Plant in mass or use this durable Iris as a formal specimen plant. Quite tolerant of poor soils and is quite drought tolerant once established.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Dietes iridioides plant

    How to Grow Dietes iridioides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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