Dietes iridioides

(African Iris)


$11.99


Hardiness Zones:

 10a  10b  11  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Exotic white flowers with yellow and purple-blue markings burst from stalks amid stiff, iris-like, evergreen foliage.

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Description

The flowering stems of African iris are perennial, so don’t cut them back after flowering as you might for most other iris like plants. Although tolerant of poor soils, fortnight lilies are not tolerant of salty conditions.Light: Grow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun.Moisture: Once established, fortnight lilies tolerate poor, dry soils, but do best in a well drained soil with regular watering during the growing season. Will also grow in wet conditions.  Reduce water and fertilizer after flowering.

Additional information

Common Name

African Iris

Botanical Name

Dietes iridioides

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen

Hardiness Zone

10a, 10b, 11, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Fast

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun

Height

3 ft.

Width

2 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Wet to dry

Blooming Period

late Spring and summer

Flower Color

white

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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