Dietes bicolor - Fortnight Lily, African Iris

Market price from $2.25 to $6.75

Dietes bicolor is a perennial plant with striking architectural interest, also renowned as the Fortnight Lily or African Iris. Indigenous to southern Africa and fitting beautifully into the 'Annuals & Perennials' category, it remarkably adapts to diverse environments and decorates them with its fan-shaped cluster of slender, sword-like leaves. The vivid, butterfly-like yellow flowers, subtly spotted with maroon and orange, make an enchanting appearance in two-week cycles throughout the late spring to early fall - a feature that truly sets the Fortnight Lily apart. Reaching a mature size of up to 2. 5 feet in both height and width, it can add dynamic texture and color to mass plantings, borders, or container gardens. Moreover, its impressive drought tolerance and preference for full sun to partial shade make it a powerful front-runner for water-efficient gardens. With Dietes bicolor in your garden, you will enjoy year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.