This rhizomatous perennial has strap-like dark green leaves that are upright and arching forming a compact tufted habit. It has iris-like white flowers that appear on a tall stiff stem above the foliage from spring to summer and are followed by capsular fruit.  

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Diplarrena moraea is naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to Victoria and Tasmania growing on the coast and on the adjoining tablelands in moderately fertile well drained sandy-peaty soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost resistant and drought tender. 

White Iris is grown for its flowers and rounded habit. It is planted in small gardens, rockeries and commercial sites as a border plant or in patio pots. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tablelands establishing in 2 to 3 years from division and is used for group plantings and around water features. ID 2424

Diplarrena (dip-LAR-e-na) moraea  (MOR-a-ee-a)

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family