Dietes iridioides (African Iris, Cape Iris, Fortnight Lily, Morea Lily, Wild Iris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Dietes |
| Species | iridioides |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Southeast Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-40 |
| Height | 0.5-1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Work well in a border. Will grow in pots or containers in the right conditions. |
| Propagation | Sown from seed or division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well drained soils. Prefers partial to full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | White-lavender flowers. |
Photographs
Dietes iridioides, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Dietes iridioides, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.