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Dietes butcheriana

by Johan Wentzel

Dietes butcheriana
Common Name
Forest iris
Plant Type
Perennial
Dietes butcheriana is a beautiful iris that occurs on forest floors. Leaves are fan-shaped and broad. A nice plant for a shady spot.
Plant Description

Dietes butcheriana is a  beautiful iris that occurs on forest floors. Leaves are fan-shaped and broad. That makes the plant very attractive. A nice plant for a shady spot.

Plant Dietes butcheriana in a fertile soil and keep moist for the best effect.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bosiris
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Shade
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Forest
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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