Dietes bicolor
About
Dietes bicolor, the African iris, butterfly flag, fortnight lily, or peacock flower, is a clump-forming rhizomatous perennial plant with long sword-like evergreen pale green leaves, growing from multiple fans at the base of the clump. This species belongs to the iris family Iridaceae. It can form large clumps if left undisturbed for years. It is commonly cultivated in its native South Africa, where it is often used in public gardens, beautification of commercial premises and along roadsides. It is also cultivated in mild temperate zones elsewhere.
- Family
- Iridaceae
How to use it
The African iris is often used in landscaping for its ornamental value. It thrives in gardens and public spaces, providing a beautiful display with its striking leaves and flowers. Additionally, it can help with soil stabilization due to its rhizomatous growth, making it a practical choice for beautifying commercial premises and roadside areas.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dietes bicolor
- Slug
- dietes-bicolor
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Dietes
- Species
- bicolor
- Wikidata QID
- Q2716887
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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