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Dietes iridioides

Butterfly Iris, Fortnight Lily

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Information by:         Photographer: Dave Ryden

 

Description

This clumping evergreen Iris bears tall, narrow leaves to 30" tall and white flowers marked purple in the center on stalks up to 3' tall. This variety has stiffer, darker foliage than the bicolor form.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.