Dietes, African Iris, Cape Iris, Dwarf White Dietes, Fortnight Lily 'Tiny Dancer'

Dietesiridioides

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dietes (dy-AY-teez)
Species
iridioides (ir-id-ee-OY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Bergen, Hordaland

Richmond, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 10a) | October 2011 | neutral

A note regarding propagation by seed:

Although this plant sets seed readily (at least in my semi-arid Zone 10A conditions)...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2009 | positive

Takes the same care as my Dietes grandiflora but not as showy and flower doesn't last as long.

V
(Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive

A dwarf variety, reaching 1' x 1' at maturity.

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