Dietes iridioides
ONE DAY IRIS, WILD IRIS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Dietes catenulata, D. compressa, D. crassifolia, D. iridifolia, D. macleaii, D. prolongata, Ferraria blanda, Iris catenulata, I. compressa, I. moraeoides, Moraea catenulata, M. iridioides, M. prolongata, Naron iridioides, N. orientale

Other Common Names: Fortnight Lily

 
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Dietes iridioides
ONE DAY IRIS, WILD IRIS
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, purple & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to late autumn

Leaves: fan leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, mass planting, accents, border, fire retardant, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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