Meticulously detailed flower plant model with image maps for leaves, petals, sepals and stems.
Description
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
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