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Iridaceae
African Iris
Dietes iridioides
Hope and endurance.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Dietes
- Native to
- Southern Africa, East Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Each flower lasts only one day, but the plant produces blooms continuously for months at a time.
- The genus name Dietes means 'having two relatives,' referring to its relationship to both Iris and Moraea.
- It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and is used extensively in California landscaping.
- In traditional Zulu medicine, the rhizomes were used to treat various ailments including fevers.
- The plant can form dense clumps over decades, with some garden specimens known to be over 50 years old.
Color meanings
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hope
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wisdom
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valor