Dietes iridioides syn. Moraea iridioides, Moraea vegeta, Dietes vegeta

Butterfly Iris

Blooming nearly year-round at approximately two week intervals (hence the name Fortnight Lily), this east African native is a stunning addition and looks well in rock gardens or amongst other perennials. Plant in hummus rich soil, in full sun to light afternoon shade. Water in and keep moist during active growth, and relatively dry during dormancy.

Contributed by @sue1953

plant Features

Full sun
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Rich and free draining

plant information

Common name

Butterfly Iris

Latin name

Dietes iridioides syn. Moraea iridioides, Moraea vegeta, Dietes vegeta

type

Bulb

family

Iridaceae

ph

7.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Rich and free draining
Water

Frequent watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Butterfly Iris is 0.20meters x 1.10meters

0.20 M 1.10 M

Dietes iridioides syn. Moraea iridioides, Moraea vegeta, Dietes vegeta

Planting

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

Plant in early Spring. Prefers to be grown in the garden rather than in a pot. Likes a full sun to partly shaded position, and must have a well drained soil.

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