Plant Database
Sunstripe Fairy Iris
Dietes grandiflora ‘Sunstripe’, Yellow striped Butterfly Iris, Wild Iris, Fairy Iris, Fortnight Lily
Sunstripe Fairy Iris is a variegated selection of Dietes bicolor, prized for its upright, sword-shaped leaves marked with vivid golden-yellow striping. Unlike traditional fortnight lilies grown mainly for flowers, Sunstripe is valued first for its foliage, delivering year-round structure and color even when not in bloom.
In warm climates like California, it performs as an evergreen landscape workhorse, equally effective in residential gardens, commercial plantings, and contemporary designs.
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Architectural foliage that holds color year-round
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Extremely drought-tolerant once established
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Clean, upright form ideal for modern and Mediterranean gardens
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Occasional soft yellow flowers add seasonal interest without mess
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Performs beautifully in Bay Area coastal and inland climates
This is a plant chosen as much by landscape designers as by homeowners who want reliable beauty without constant upkeep.