Dietes iridioides

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Read about Dietes iridioides in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Moraea iridioides, Linn. St. 1-2 ft. long, with many short, sheathing, lanceolate bracts: lvs. in fan-shaped basal rosettes: fls. over 3 in. across, white, marked yellow on claws of outer segms.; style-crests lanceolate, 1/3-½ in. long, marked with blue. In Calif, this species is very satisfactory, blooming once a fortnight from early spring until Nov. S. Afr. Vars. Macleaii, Hort., and prolongata are garden forms. Var. Johnsonii, Hort. Differs from type in having longer lvs., 2½ ft. long, erect, instead of spreading obliquely: fls. 4 in. across. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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