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Dietes grandiflora

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Dietes grandiflora (butterfly iris) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and multi-coloured white blossoms. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, bog, border, container, ground cover, pond and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Dietes grandiflora tolerates wet sites.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.