Dietes irioides
Dietes irioides
Amada44,Photo by David J. Stang,Salicyna,Sanjay Acharya,Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com),A7x,Dinkum,Photo by David J. Stang,Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com),Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Photo by David J. Stang,Bernard DUPONT (www.flickr.com) from FRANCE
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Dietes
- Species:
- Dietes irioides
- USDA Symbol:
- DIIR
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire damage to foliage.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to moist, forested areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth (70-75°F). Division of rhizomes is more reliable than seed propagation.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI