Dietes Species, Lord Howe Wedding Lily

Dietesrobinsoniana

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dietes (dy-AY-teez)
Species
robinsoniana (rob-in-son-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Iris robinsoniana
Moraea robinsoniana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

San Marino, California

Brooksville, Florida

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2005 | neutral

Native to Lord Howe Island, off Australia

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