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    Dietes grandiflora

    Also Known As

    • Butterfly Iris
    • Wild Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Dietes grandiflora plant details

    Dietes grandiflora is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dietes grandiflora

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dietes grandiflora

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dietes grandiflora plant

    How to Grow Dietes grandiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Dietes iridioides

    aka African Iris, Cape Iris, Fortnight Lily, Moraea Iris, Wild Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 24'

    • sun - shade
    • standing water - low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Dietes iridioides flower by Oeropium
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    Dietes bicolor

    aka African Iris, Bicolor Iris, Peacock Flower, Yellow Butterfly Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Dietes bicolor flower by Almost Eden
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    Moraea vegeta

    aka Dietes vegeta, Fort Night Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 5"-12"

    Width: 2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Moraea vegeta flower by Andrew massyn
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    Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf'

    aka African Iris, David's Dwarf Butterfly Iris, Fortnight Iris, Fortnight Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf' flower by Almost Eden
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