Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dietes bicolor Syn Moraea bicolor, Iris bicolor, African Iris, Fortnight Lily, Peacock Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Dense, Tufting
Description:
Dietes bicolor is known for its attractive, sword-like leaves and striking flowers. The leaves are long, stiff, and dark green, forming clumps of foliage. The flowers of Dietes bicolor are borne on tall stalks and have a unique colour pattern, with yellow or cream-coloured petals adorned with contrasting burgundy markings. The flowers appear throughout the year in cycles, adding a burst of colour to gardens and landscapes. This plant is versatile and drought-tolerant, making it a popular choice for water-wise gardens and coastal areas. Dietes bicolor is often used as a border plant, mass planting, or in mixed perennial beds, providing texture, color, and an exotic touch to outdoor spaces. Grows to approx. 1m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
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