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Dietes bicolor

Yellow Dietes or Fortnight Lily

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This clumping perennial iris relative stands 3'-4' high. It has light- yellow, iris-like flowers with maroon blotches that are about 2" wide. It performs best in full sun and in soil with good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.