- Zones 8B - 11
- Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 8 - 11
The Iris African Butterfly plant, Dietes grandiflora, has large white blossoms with yellow and purple centers on tall spikes, and blooms from spring through fall. Perfect for mixed perennial gardens or in mass plantings. Can be grown in containers and overwintered inside.
Iris African Butterfly Care
Plant in organically enriched soil for best results. Water regularly until established. More drought tolerant than some varieties. Vigorous grower- can be divided after a few years. Provide an organic mulch if extended freeze conditions are expected.
Iris African Butterfly Spacing
Space 3 feet apart in the perennial bed or for mass plantings.
Butterfly African Iris Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring through Late Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Reblooming |
| Uses: Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Poolside, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Dietes iridioides |
- SKU:
- 1318Q
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
