Perennial – Katina African Iris

Katrina African Iris 

Botanical name: dietes x ‘nola alba’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height with a 3-4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white, yellow 

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: deadhead throughout the summer as needed, cut back damaged foliage in the late winter/early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: borders, mass planting, container plant 

Special features: disease resistant, drought tolerant, long-lasting blooms, re-bloomer, water tolerant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced liquid fertilizer every other month throughout the spring and summer months 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: daylilies, ornamental grasses, boxwoods, lantana 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no