Dietes Bicolor – “The Butterfly Iris”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Dietes bicolor
- Other Names: African Iris, Peacock Flower
- Season: Spring to Summer
- Color: Pale yellow with brown-purple spots
- Symbolism: Protection, Transition
- Short Distinctive Quality: Sword-like leaves and delicate, fluttering blooms
💡 Did you know?
Though each flower lasts only a day, new ones open daily for weeks.
💐 Ideal for mass planting in borders, withstanding wind and drought.
🌈 Often confused with irises, but they belong to a separate genus.
✨ Extremely low-maintenance and great for urban or water-wise gardens.
