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