Fortnight Lily (African Iris)

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Low maintenance plant produces clumps of sword-shaped leaves. Striking flower clusters bloom continuously throughout the year. Great planted beside ponds, in oriental gardens or in mass plantings. Where not hardy, grow in a cool greenhouse or sunroom.

Companion Plants

Spreading Juniper

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Spreading Juniper

Junipers are wonderfully easy to grow. There are many sizes and shapes available to fit any landscape need. Most are hardy, durable, and require little maintenance. Evergreen foliage contrasts strikingly with other juniper, redtwig dogwood, and barberry. Tolerates any well-drained soil type.

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Details

Common name

Fortnight Lily (African Iris)

Botanical name

Dietes bicolor

Zone

USDA 8 - 10

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Bloom time

spring-summer

Light

part sun

Height

24-36" (61-91 cm)

Habit

clumping

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

apply mulch