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:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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