

How to identify Wild iris (Dietes grandiflora)
Wild iris, also known as Large wild iris, Butterfly iris
Wild iris is an evergreen perennial with clumps of upright, narrow leaves extending up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall. Its distinguished flowers feature outer white petals, each with a golden area near the base, and inner petals sprinkled with brown markings. Violet-hued style branches contrast the flower’s color palette. Flowers appear in roughly bi-weekly cycles and last for a fleeting 1-3 days. Each individual bloom rises above the foliage, contributing to its vivid and recurrent floral display.
Upright, linear leaves up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall
Distinct iris-like flowers with white petals, yellow markings, and purple styles
Leaves with glossy, dark green, sword-shaped appearance
The leaves of wild iris are linear and sword-shaped, reaching lengths of up to 2 feet (60 cm) and widths of around 1 inch (2.5 cm). They are dark green and exhibit a glossy surface. The leaf margins are entire and the texture is firm and slightly rigid. Each leaf emerges in a fan-like arrangement from a central rhizome base, contributing to the plant's lush, grass-like appearance. The veins are parallel, running the entire length of the leaf.
The flowers of wild iris are borne on the tips of long stems, typically reaching 2-3 feet (60-90 cm). These iris-like blooms are characterized by their striking color combination: white petals adorned with vibrant yellow markings at the center and purple styles. Each flower has six petals arranged in a symmetrical pattern, creating a star-like shape. The flowers are about 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) in diameter and have no notable scent. Blooming occurs from late spring to summer.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.
Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.
The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.
The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Wild iris