Gad is another ordinary common noun in Hebrew. It means 'good luck'. We all want as much of it as we can get. So it is not surprising that it became a proper noun, the name of some people, a tribe of Israel, and a god. The god Gad was not ordinarily identified with Baal.
There currently are five recognized species in the Series Hexagonae, as the Louisiana iris group within the Genus Iris is called. They are: I. brevicaulis, I. fulva, I. hexagona, I. giganticaerulea and I. nelsonii.
How to Grow the Butterfly Iris. The butterfly iris (Dietes spp.) is a special, dainty iris that heralds from South Africa. It is a perennial and it forms an upright clump with grass-like leaves and gorgeous flowers.ust be sure to have well-drained soil. 3. Place in a suitable position in the garden. The butterfly iris is fine with full sun or part-shade, so it can be located in most areas of the garden.