max dietes bicolor - Dietes bicolor by ppalhais

Dietes bicolor
Scientific name: Dietes bicolor
Common name: Evergreen Iris
Origin: Africa
Uses: border; edging; mass planting
Description:
This clumping, robust perennial has floppy leaves radiating
up and out in a weeping pattern (Fig. 1). The flower spikes are
topped with 3-inch yellow flowers marked with black or orange.
Although short-lived (about 2 days) , the flowers are produced
sporadicallythroughout the year. Plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall
in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet
soil. Theyreach about 3 feet in soil. Iris is also attractive when
used as an accent planted in a shorter groundcover. It has a
narrower leaf and a finer texture than Dietes vegeta.
Uses: border; mass planting; container or above-ground
planter; edging; naturalizing; water garden; accent
Availablity: generally available in many areas within its
hardiness range
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Plant habit: upright
Plant density: moderate