Dietes iridioides

African Iris, Butterfly Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage