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Dietes grandiflora (Dietes grandiflora)
Dietes grandiflora
Dietes · Iridaceae

Dietes grandiflora, commonly named fortnight lily, large wild iris, African iris or fairy iris, is a rhizomatous perennial plant of the Iris Family (Iridaceae) with long, rigid, sword-like green leaves. This species is common in horticulture in its native South Africa, where it is often used in public gardens, beautification of commercial premises and along roadsides.

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Classification

Genus
Dietes
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Dietes grandiflora belongs to the Dietes genus within the Iridaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Dietes grandiflora.

Dietes bicolor (Dietes bicolor)
Dietes bicolor

Dietes bicolor

Dietes bicolour (Dietes bicolour)
Dietes bicolour

Dietes bicolour

Dietes iridioides (Dietes iridioides)
Dietes iridioides

Dietes iridioides

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Further reading

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    Dietes grandiflora taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service