Yellow Wild Iris (Dietes Bicolor) is a fast-growing, low-maintenance indigenous perennial with graceful long narrow arching leaves and masses of beautiful lemon-yellow flowers with distinctive black-brown markings from August to February.
Why You'll Love It:
• Long flowering season from August to February
• Graceful long narrow arching leaves create elegant displays
• Fast-growing, low-maintenance indigenous perennial
• Perfect for water-wise gardens and coastal plantings
• Can be mass-planted as groundcover or used as single accent plant
• Striking yellow flowers make excellent cut flowers
• Supports local wildlife
• Reliable blooms with drought tolerance
Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Thrives in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Learn more about successful coastal gardening with indigenous plants like Dietes, or discover water-wise gardening techniques for creating beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes.
| Botanical Name | Dietes Bicolor |
| Growth Expectancy | 1m H x 1m W |
| Position | Sun to Semi-Shade |
| Water Smart | Semi-Water Smart |
| Indigenous | Yes |
