Position
Full sun to semi shade, tolerant of coastal conditions.
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African Iris - Dietes iridioides
A hardy, evergreen perennial with dark green, sword like foliage and iris like white flowers marked with yellow and violet. Thrives in Melbourne’s coastal, native, and low water gardens with minimal maintenance.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx, 60cm-1m high x 60cm-1m wide. Clumping habit.
Water
Low once established, moderate during establishment.
Uses
Borders, verges, mass planting, rockeries, coastal gardens, embankments, and containers.
Description
Dietes iridioides, commonly known as African Iris or Paroo Lily, is an evergreen perennial from southern Africa. It features upright, sword shaped foliage and elegant iris like white blooms with yellow and violet markings in spring and summer. Tough, fast growing, and low maintenance, it’s ideal for Melbourne’s coastal and low-water gardens, providing structure and movement in both native and formal designs.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers loam or sandy well drained soil, adaptable to most conditions.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade, best flowering in bright light.
- Watering: Low water needs, keep moist during establishment.
- Fertiliser: Use low phosphorus slow release fertiliser in early spring.
- Maintenance: Remove old leaves and flower stalks to keep tidy.
- Flowering: Produces white flowers with yellow and violet markings from spring to summer.
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African Iris - Dietes iridioides
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