Also known as the African Iris, Dietes vegetata is a grass-like plant that grows in a tight clump of narrow, sword-like leaves. During spring and summer, this variety blooms white iris-like flowers, marked with yellow and purple.. Dietes vegetata is a versatile plant that can be used for borders, water gardens, mass plantings and is also well suited to patio pots and containers. Plant Dietes vegetata in an area of full sun to part shade, with well drained soil that is rich in organic material. Once established, Dietes vegetata is quite hardy. Dietes vegetata is a waterwise, low maintenance. Fertilise occasionally and water during dry spells. Do not remove flower stems as they continue to flower for several years. 
 
Common Name
African Iris
Plant Type
Evergreen / Grasses / Outdoor / Perennial / Shrub / Strappy Leaf / Waterwise
Dimensions
1.2m high x 30-60cm wide
Sunlight
Full Sun / Part Sun
Wildlife Attracting
Yes
Flower Colour
Purple / White
Foliage Colour
Green
Flowering Season
Spring / Summer
Botanical Genus
Dietes
Botanical Species
vegetata
Foliage Type
Spear-shaped - Pointed Barbed Base
Width
60 cm
Height
120 cm