African Iris 'White' | 001 gal.
18" x 10"
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African Iris flowers are unique and striking. Blooming primarily in spring and summer and periodically throughout the winter. Younger plants flower less, but within 2 years of its initial planting, the African Iris will begin to flower year round. Although the flowers are short lived, they are numerous; with each stalk producing a large supply of buds. The flower stems are perennials, and therefore do not need to be cut back once they flower.
The most notable difference between the African Iris White and Bicolor is through their flowers. The White African Iris flower is composed of three distinct layers of petals. The outer white petals have a golden marking near the base and the inner white petals are marked with brown at the base. The inner most petals are violet and more narrow. The Bicolorās flowers are yellow tinted with three dark purple spots, which are each surrounded by an orange outline.
| Mature height | 2 - 3' |
| Mature spread | 1 - 2' |
| Sun preference | Full, partial shade |
| Soil preference | Extended flooding, slightly alkaline, clay, sand, acidic, loam |
| Drought tolerance | Once established |
| Common names | Fortnight Lily, Morea Iris, Butterfly Iris, White African Iris |
| Scientific name | Dietes iridioides |
| Growth rate | Moderate and clumping |
| Native origin | Southern Africa |
| Hardiness range | 8 to 10 |
Mature Height:
2 to 3 feet
Mature Spread:
3 to 4 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Extended flooding, acidic to slightly alkaline, clay, loam, sand
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Native Origin:
Africa
Hardiness Zone:
8b - 11
Scientific Name
:
Dietes iridioides
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