AFRICAN IRIS: WHITE
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LATIN NAME: DIETES VEGETA (MORAEA IRIDIOIDES)
The Basics
This evergreen, herbaceous perennial blooms a white flower with yellow and blue markings. The blooms continue rapidly throughout the year, and arise from green, thick stalks up to 2 -6 feet(2-4 feet wide). Best performs as an enhancement to the landscape by border planting, groundcover under trees, and foundation planting. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Amount of Water: Once mature water occasionally; tolerates moderate drought Soil Conditions: Dry, well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11 The Care This low maintenance plant needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Remove old flower stalks to maintain its appearance. |
