'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.
African Iris
SKU: 320
$1.99 Regular Price
$1.59Sale Price
Genus Dietes Species Iridioides Common name African Lily Type Perennial Flower color White, lilac and yellow Foliage Evergreen Perfumed flowers No