Dietes iridioides |
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Butterfly-Iris, Fortnight Lily |
Description
This clumping evergreen Iris bears tall, narrow leaves to 30" tall and white flowers marked purple in the center on stalks up to 3' tall. This variety has stiffer, darker foliage than the bicolor form. It requires sun to part shade with little or nosummer watering when established.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Silhouette, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Wallsfences, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Cutflowers, Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
