Dietes: the peacock flower
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The Dietes, a relative of the iris, is a hardy plant that can withstand drought, pollution, pests and disease. Often found growing alonghighways and in parking lot borders, the clustering white and yellow flowers closely resemble irises. Native to South Africa, but found in many places, some species of Dietes can grow up to four feet high and bear 20 or more flowers at one time. In some regions, the strong foliage can be woven into mats and skirts. The Dietes needs little care beyond protection from frost and will make good additions to most gardens.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1996
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Beneficial blooms!
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Some flowers attract beneficial insects including lacewings, ladybugs, hover flies, parasitic min-wasps, and tachinid flies. Of the 30 plants described, the most highly recommended was the golden marguerite, a yellow perennial. It attracts all five of the beneficials including the tachinid fly.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1997
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