Dietes grandiflora

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Dietes grandiflora

Butterfly-Iris, Fortnight Lily

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Description

This clumping evergreen iris bears tall, narrow leaves to 30" tall and white flowers marked purple in the center on stalks to 3' tall. This variety has stiffer, darker foiliage than the bicolor form. It requires sun to part shade with little or no summer watering when established. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.