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Dietes bicolor Native to South Africa.<br /> <br /> A rhizomatous perennial plant with erect, narrow, sword shaped green leaves radiating from the base of the clump. Iris-like flowers of pale yellow with orange/brown/purple blotches are born at the end of tall, thin stalks.<br /> <br /> Also known as Butterfly Iris, Peacock flower, African Iris and Fortnight Lily. <br /> <br /> Each flower 5 cm diameter. Plant grows 80cm high x 1m wide. African Iris,Asparagales,Australia,Butterfly Iris,Dietes bicolor,Flora,Fortnight Lily,Geotagged,Iridaceae,Macro,Peacock flower,Spring,botany,plant,yellow flower Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Dietes bicolor

Native to South Africa.

A rhizomatous perennial plant with erect, narrow, sword shaped green leaves radiating from the base of the clump. Iris-like flowers of pale yellow with orange/brown/purple blotches are born at the end of tall, thin stalks.

Also known as Butterfly Iris, Peacock flower, African Iris and Fortnight Lily.

Each flower 5 cm diameter. Plant grows 80cm high x 1m wide.

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    Christine Young
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    Gorgeous! I love these flowers! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Common, but most elegant I think. Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent shot, you've done it much justice! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Thank you Ferdy. Posted 5 years ago

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The Fortnight Lily

''Dietes bicolor'' is a clump-forming rhizomatous perennial plant with long sword-like pale-green leaves, growing from multiple fans at the base of the clump. This species belongs to the Iridaceae family. It can form large clumps if left undisturbed for years.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 21, 2019. Captured Oct 18, 2019 13:07 in 42 Lexington Parade, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm