Dietes grandiflora
Description
Evergreen perennial forming clumps of iris-like leaves with white butterfly flowers; very tough.
Taxonomy
Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Dietes
Bicolor
aka Fortnight Lily or Spanish Iris A member of the Iris family that forms a large clump of erect, sword-like, light green, leathery foliage. Dainty pale yellow blooms with chocolate brown blotches will appear in spring-summer. Prefers well drained, humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Sun or part shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
Grandiflora
aka Wild Iris A popular member of the Iris family with narrow green sword like foliage and strong stems of open butterfly like blooms. The blooms have white falls with mauve standards and a splash of gold in the centre. Plant in sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. Dietes grandiflora is a dramatic landscaping plant when planted en masse and allowed to multiply. I've actually got one growing in a large terracotta pot which looks pretty good too. Flower colour: White / Purple. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Iridioides
aka Fortnight Lily or Spanish Iris A beautiful clump forming perennial that has evergreen sword like foliage. The dainty flowers have white falls with mauve standards and a splash of gold in the centre. Flowers appear at the end of wiry stems in spring-summer. Sun or part shade, well drained soil. Protect from harsh frost. Flower colour: White / Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.