Dietes iridioides
Butterfly Iris, Fortnight Lily
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
The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.