African Iris
The African Iris is a captivating perennial plant native to Southern Africa. This member of the Iridaceae family, also known as the Fortnight Lily or Butterfly Iris, boasts long, spiky evergreen leaves and showy, multi-layered flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of a variety of soil types, this low-maintenance plant is a versatile choice for groundcover, accent plantings, and floral arrangements.
The African Iris is a captivating perennial plant native to Southern Africa. This member of the Iridaceae family, also known as the Fortnight Lily or Butterfly Iris, boasts long, spiky evergreen leaves and showy, multi-layered flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of a variety of soil types, this low-maintenance plant is a versatile choice for groundcover, accent plantings, and floral arrangements.
The African Iris is a captivating perennial plant native to Southern Africa. This member of the Iridaceae family, also known as the Fortnight Lily or Butterfly Iris, boasts long, spiky evergreen leaves and showy, multi-layered flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of a variety of soil types, this low-maintenance plant is a versatile choice for groundcover, accent plantings, and floral arrangements.
Dietes vegeta
Native: Southern and eastern Africa
Hardiness Zone: 8B - 11
Light Range: Part Shade to Part Sun
Soil Characteristics: extended flooding; slightly alkaline; clay; sand; acidic; loam
Tolerances: moderate drought tolerance; poor salt tolerance
Landscape Use: border; mass planting; container or above ground planter
Height: 2 - 6 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Rate: slow
Leaf Size: 18 to 36 inches in length
Leaf Persistence: evergreen
Wildlife: butterflies
Roaming Roots Tips:
Crown root, root rot and rust may occur. Watch for scale and nematodes.