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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 |