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| COMMON NAME White African Iris, Butterfly Iris, Fortnight Lily, |
| BOTANICAL NAME Dietes iridioides |
| HEIGHT 3′ to 6′ |
| WIDTH 2′ |
| DIOECIOUS |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN |
| PERENNIAL |
| COLD TOLERANCE 10° F |
| SOIL TYPE Moist or dry, prefers moist. Can grow in standing water. |
| WATER REQUIREMENTS Regularly to very often. May need a little extra water the during hot, dry months. |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE Medium |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Part shade |
| FERTILIZING Sparingly use a general purpose, 10-10-10 once every 2 to 3 weeks in the Spring for faster growth. Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer 3 times a year. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves and flowers. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
| FLOWER 6 white petals accented with yellow, 3 purple stamen. Flowers are produced sporadically throughout the year, especially during Spring and Summer, and last 1 to 2 days. |
| MONTH OF COLOR Spring to Summer |
| FRUIT Tiny dark brown seeds. Inedible and toxic. |
| TOXICITY Very toxic to animals |
| COMMENTS Slow growing ornamental grass that can grow in water or dry soil. Can be propagated by seed or by dividing rhizome clusters. |
| PRICE 3 gallon $13 |