Also known as Wood Iris
Dietes flavida, the Yellow Wood Iris, is a rhizomatous perennial from South Africa, gracing gardens with delicate yellow flowers on tall, wiry stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed once in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, especially for container-grown plants.
Prune after flowering to remove spent flower stalks and any damaged or yellowing leaves. This also helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages more blooms in the following season.
Deadheading spent flowers is beneficial.
Propagate by dividing established clumps in spring or autumn. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each division has healthy roots and at least one growth bud. Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Choose a pot with adequate drainage. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, just before new growth begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Yellow Wood Iris (Dietes flavida) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Dietes |
| Species | Dietes flavida |
Similar in genus Dietes
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