African Iris

from $12.50

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.

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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.

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  • 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.