Dietes bicolor

Evergreen Iris, Fortnight Lily

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage