Dietes bicolor
Yellow Moraea, Fortnight Lily
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
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.