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Diplarrena moraea |
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| Common name |
butterfly flag; white iris |
| Family |
iridaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial |
| Flowers |
white (spring-early summer) |
| Size |
20-40" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
From seed  |
Germinate at room temperature; be patient, extended germination time.
detailed seed-starting info below
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Iris relative native to southern Australia, producing pure white flowers with yellow centers on slender stems, which emerge from a clump of narrow leaves. The flowers are reportedly slightly honey-scented.
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About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Diplarrena moraea
- Seed from NARGS '20/'21 exchange. Baggy 70F (88%G, 14-40d)
Sprouted seeds are finnicky, with low survival rate after moving from baggy to pot. Perhaps better to sow directly to pot.
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