| Botanical name | Dietes bicolour |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February September October November December The alternating lemon yellow petals of these plants flowers are blotched with contrasting brown at the base. The flowers of this Dietes appear in |
| Common name(s) | Peacock Flower; Yellow Wild Iris |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: The deep green elongated and arching sward-like evergreen foliage of this plant is lightly narrower than Dietes grandiflora. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , insects |
| Possible problems | These plants take a considerable amount of time and attention to recover after division. |
Dietes bicolour (Peacock Flower; Yellow Wild Iris)
- Botanical name: Dietes bicolour
- Common name(s): Peacock Flower; Yellow Wild Iris
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A perennial and clump forming rhizomatous plant with evergreen sward like foliage. The arching wiry stems of this perennial carry the flowers which consist of yellow flower petals which are alternately blotched with brown and orange.
Family: Iridaceae
Synonym: Moraea bicolour
Botanical Pronunciation: dy-AY-teez BY-kul-ur
Dietes bicolour requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February September October November December
The alternating lemon yellow petals of these plants flowers are blotched with contrasting brown at the base. The flowers of this Dietes appear in late spring and throughout summer.
Description: The deep green elongated and arching sward-like evergreen foliage of this plant is lightly narrower than Dietes grandiflora.
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