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Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • African Iris
  • David's Dwarf Butterfly Iris
  • Fortnight Iris
  • Fortnight Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf' plant details

Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf and compact form of Butterfly Iris with a uniquely compact and consistently formal habit eventually creating a compact mass of deep blue-green, wide but short, sword-shaped foliage in one foot high fans. In spring and summer, or nearly year round in frost free climates, it produces long slender, arching wands that are adorned with the occasional 2" wide, golden orange-eyed, white 6-petaled flowers with short, blue-purple, upward facing stamens at their center. An excellent and low maintenance plant for the garden, containers, and even formal landscapes.

Gardening facts about Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Dietes iridoides 'David's Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Dietes for your garden

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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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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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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