Dietes iridioides 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.
Do not cut back the flowering stems until they have finished flowering, as the flowers are borne in succession along the stem. Young plants develop on the flowering stems.
Grows and flowers very well in deep shade, although, it prefers semi-shade. It will also tolerate sunny conditions. They thrive growing under trees, which is very useful, and they take kindly to regular mulching with compost or wood chips.
Size: 30 to 40cm