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Dietes iridioides ‘African Iris’


$5.50

Origin: South Africa. Tasmanian provenance.

Clump forming iris 0.5-1.0m height. Width 0.5m. Perennial. Growth rate fast. Use for borders, mass plantings, pots. Any soil except very wet. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Very drought resistant. White flowers in Summer to Autumn. Pruning not required. Can be slashed to rejuvenate.

Features: Butterfly attracting. Reasonable cut flower. Very long flowering.

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Description

Form: Clump forming iris
Type: Perennial
Height (typical): 0.5-1.0m
Width (typical): 0.5m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Borders, mass plantings, pots
Soil type: Any soil except very wet
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought resistant
Flowering time: Summer – autumn
Pruning: Not required. Can be slashed to rejuvenate
Features: Butterfly attracting
Can easily be divided
Reasonable cut flower
Very long flowering
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