Fortnight lily
Dietes bicolor
Fortnight lily is a clump-forming perennial with iris-like yellow and brown blooms that appear roughly every two weeks throughout the warmer months. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil and water regularly until established, after which it becomes moderately drought tolerant. It is a low-fuss garden staple ideal for borders, mass plantings, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
39″ – 51″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
white, orange, purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Before Re-Watering
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 51″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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