Fortnight Lily Seeds – Dietes Iridioides

Fortnight Lily (Dietes iridioides) is a hardy and elegant perennial plant known for its striking white flowers accented with yellow and violet-blue markings. Native to South Africa, this low-maintenance plant produces blooms every two weeks during the growing season, adding a graceful touch to gardens, borders, and landscapes. Its iris-like blooms and sword-shaped evergreen foliage make it ideal for both ornamental and drought-tolerant gardens.

Fortnight Lilies thrive in various climates, are deer-resistant, and can tolerate periods of drought once established. They are perfect for ground covers, mass plantings, or along walkways for a natural and refined look.

Features:

• Produces attractive white flowers with yellow and purple accents

• Blooms repeatedly every two weeks during warm months

• Evergreen perennial suitable for various garden styles

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

• Excellent for borders, ground covers, and landscaping

• Resistant to deer and adaptable to different soil types

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Dietes iridioides

• Common Name: Fortnight Lily, African Iris

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment

• Bloom Season: Spring through late summer (March to August in most regions)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Plant Height: 2–4 feet

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Germination Time: 3–6 weeks

• Best Sowing Time: Late winter to early spring (February to April)

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial