'African Iris' Seeds
Dietes iridioides
 
Perennial
60-100cm height and spread
Drought tolerant
Frost tolerant
Wind tolerant
Suits borders, pots, rockeries, mass planting and is useful as a hedging/screening plant
Hardy, low care plant
 
Also commonly known as Butterfly Iris, Cape Iris, Paroo Lily, Morea Iris and Fortnight Lily.
 
A native of South Africa, African Iris is a clump forming rhizomatous perennial with upright, dark green strappy leaves, growing fan-like rosettes. White, yellow and purple iris-like flowers appear Spring and throughout Summer on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display, use dotted throughout borders or as a low, informal hedge.
 
Very easy to grow from seed and plants are easily dividable.