Dietes iridioides (100 seeds)

Dietes iridioides (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Shade Dietes, Small Fortnight Lily

It is a very hardy, evergreen, clump-forming plant with strap-like leaves. This plant tends to grow in a circular / star-shaped pattern. In spring and summer, it bears beautiful, white, Iris-type flowers with purple markings. The flowers close by midday, except on overcast days.  Bees and other insects are attracted to the flowers.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: March 2025