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Large-Leaf African Iris

Dietes Grandiflora

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Overview

The Dietes grandiflora, or Large-Leaf African Iris, features impressively large, sword-shaped leaves reaching up to 4 feet in height. It showcases striking white flowers, each spanning around 4 inches across with splashes of yellow and violet. This evergreen perennial prefers full sun to light shade and requires moderate watering. Hardy and versatile, it adds elegance to any landscape with its clumping habit and year-round interest. Ideal for USDA zones 8-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean, Subtropical
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — sword-shaped leaves reaching up to 4 feet in height

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — This evergreen perennial prefers full sun to light shade and requires moderate watering; consider, image 75
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — sword-shaped leaves reaching up to 4 feet in height; hardy and versatile, it adds elegance to any, image 73
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — perennial for full or half or shade; ensuring a visually dynamic and harmonious space for clients to, image 72
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — evergreen perennial that makes a striking addition to any garden with its elegant and architectural, image 79
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — commonly referred to as the Large-Leaf African Iris; the African Iris requires well-draining soil, image 78
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — this iris relative is prized for its tall; ideal for USDA zones 8-11, image 80
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-11; this iris relative is prized for its tall, image 77
Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — Hardy and versatile, it adds elegance to any landscape with its clumping habit and year-round, image 76

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