Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Pots/Garden (overwinter indoors)
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Dietes iridioides (syn. Dietes vegeta)
Family: Iridaceae
(TP) to 2′. South Africa. The dark green, stiff basal leaves are arranged like a fan. The flowers on long branching stalks in summer, are papery and Iris-like. Petals are white, tinged with blue with bold yellow markings. The crest of the style is marked with blue. Easy pot plant. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6
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