• Close-up of a Dietes grandiflora bloom featuring delicate white petals with purple and orange markings, exemplifying its beauty and suitability for South East Queensland gardens.
  • Dietes grandiflora, also known as wild iris, showing its vibrant green, sword-shaped leaves, thriving next to a corrugated wall in Queensland, perfect for subtropical garden borders.
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African Iris

African Iris

Dietes grandiflora

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Care Information

Expected Height Range:

0.8 m - 1 m

Spread Range:

0.8 m - 1 m

Flower Season/s:

Summer and Spring

Flower Colour/s:

Plant life cycle:

Perennial

Habitat:

Native to South Africa, where it is found in a range of environments from grasslands to open woodlands.

Leaf information:

Long strappy leaves

Preferred Soil:

Prefers moist well draining soil. While adaptable to most soil types prefers a slightly acidic pH.

An extremely hardy plant and highly adaptable in different soil types, makes this a reliable perennial for garden beds or as a feature plant. Its sword-like leaves and delicate blooms in shades of white, mauve, and yellow not only add aesthetic appeal but also attract beneficial pollinators, enhancing plant and wildlife diversity in the garden.

Care Considerations:

Very easy to cultivate and grow, needing little to no care. A generous water after planting for a couple of days is generally all that it requires. Will take heavy pruning or none if you prefer.
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