African iris

The Dietes genus contains six species of rhizomatous iris plants of the family Iridaceae. First described as a genus in 1866, several common names are used globally in different regions. Irises typically have flat, strap-shaped, stiff leaves. Other well-known iris family genera include Crocus, Freesia, Gladiolus, Iris and Sisyrinchium (blue-eyed iris). Florida has several native iris and sisyrinchium plants available from native nurseries and growers.

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Wild Iris “Dietes Grandiflora”

Plant images and details for Dietes iridioides - African Iris.

Wild Iris, Dietes grandiflora Dietes differs from iris in having flowers with six free tepals that are not joined into a tube at their bases. Iris To see more flowers from around the world click here.

The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to southern Africa and naturally thrives in warmer climates. Learn more about this showstopper flower here.

African iris is a dependable perennial with pretty flowers that can also be grown in pots and overwintered indoors.

African Iris is a flowering plant with beautiful white flowers with shades of blue and yellow. It is a great plant to add to your landscape design. An African Iris can grow 18 to 24 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide, providing a rich sense of beauty to the yard. You can call JMC Landscaping to get this plant for your landscape. For more information, visit our website today!

Moraea iridioides (Fortnight Lily, African Iris) blooms year round in the mild coastal southern California climate. Each flower lasts only one day, but is quickly followed by many others. The flowers bloom on about a two week cycle (hence the name fortnight lily). Moraea are very drought tolerant and make a good container plant.

Our first African iris of spring heralds a season of rebirth and clarity, its pristine petals standing as a testament to purity and the wild, untamed beauty that emerges from the most unassuming places. The African iris, also known as Dietes, symbolizes fascination and perseverance. Originating from Africa, this robust flower withstands diverse conditions, much like it perseveres through the last chills of winter to bloom in spring. It’s often admired for its elegant beauty and is a…

Also called the Spanish Iris

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Producing stunningly white blooms accented with shades of yellow and blue, African iris...

Should you cut back your bicolor or African iris every winter, as you probably do with your ornamental grasses? It depends on a few factors. Learn more.

Being a beginner, if you are getting worried to aware of planting iris bulbs in pots, then no better destination than The Gardening Dad to get the perfect and easy method.

In Florida's tough growing climate it's a bold statement to say no garden should be without African Iris (Dietes iridioides). I'm saying i...

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