butterfly iris
Dietes Bicolor
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial sun
- Hardiness zone
- 8-11
- Minimum temperature
- 10°F (−12°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height24 in-36 in
Mature width24 in-36 in
Plant typeGround-layer plants
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer, Fall, Year-round
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Pet safetoxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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