yellow wild iris
Also known as: butterfly flag; fortnight lily; peacock flower; poublom; uintjie; African iris
An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial, up to 90cm tall, with pale green, leathery, narrowly-sword-shaped leaves and iris-like flowers, pale to dark yellow with three dark brown blotches, produced in spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- yellow wild iris (Dietes bicolor)
- Genus
- Dietes
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of yellow wild iris
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of yellow wild iris
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yellow wild iris care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at at 15°C in autumn or spring, or by dividing the rhizomes after flowering, though they many be difficult to establish
Growing
GrowingGrow in a cool, frost-free greenhouse in full light with good ventilation. Use a loam-based potting compost, keeping just moist when dormant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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