Dietes

DIETES 

Indigenous wild irises are the perfect plants for the busy gardener as they are low maintenance, water wise and easy-to-grow plants.

Dietes grandiflora: The large wild iris bears spectacular large white flowers marked with yellow and violet in spring and summer. It grows in both sun or partial shade, and is also tolerant of both moderate frost and drought. It will also grow well in coastal gardens in a partially shaded position that is protected from the wind. For best results in inland gardens, plant in full sun and keep well watered during the summer months.

Dietes bicolor: The yellow iris has slightly smaller pale yellow blooms marked with brown which are borne in spring and summer. Although in the wild the yellow iris occurs naturally near streams, it is also drought resistant. In addition, it is fast growing, easy to grow, and tolerant of mild frost. It grows best in full sun except in hot inland gardens where partial shade is best.