Iris African Butterfly
Enjoy a steady display of white, yellow, and purple flowers above elegant evergreen foliage. African Butterfly Iris forms a fan-shaped clump of dark green sword-like leaves. Individual flowers last only a day, but fresh blooms replace them from spring through fall.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11
- Mature Height: 1'–2'
- Mature Width: 2'–3'
- Spacing: 2'
- Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Dietes iridioides
- Common Name: African Butterfly Iris
- Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Upright and Clumping
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- White flowers with yellow and purple centers
- Long spring-to-fall bloom period
- Evergreen sword-like foliage
- Upright clumping habit
- Low-maintenance perennial
Landscape Uses
- Perennial borders
- Foundation beds
- Containers
- Mass plantings
- Courtyard gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Remove spent flower stalks and damaged foliage as needed.
Companion Plants
- Hymenocallis Perfumed Spider Lily
- Carex Everillo
- Farfugium Gigantea
- Liriope Big Blue
- Nandina Gulf Stream
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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