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Dietes robinsoniana

Also Known As

  • Wedding Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Dietes robinsoniana plant details

Dietes robinsoniana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange and white 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 robinsoniana

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dietes robinsoniana

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dietes robinsoniana plant

How to Grow Dietes robinsoniana

  • 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
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 24'

  • sun - shade
  • standing water - low
  • dry in winter
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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
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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
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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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